But unlikeJoker 2, which tanked in its second weekend,Mufasafound its groove.
The movie ended up topping the charts on its third attempt, and has since delivered consistently spectacular results.
On its 34th day of release, itpassed a massive new milestone globally.
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This goes to show just how massive a hitThe Lion Kingremake was.
Best known for his landmark filmMoonlight, Jenkins voiced his frustrations with big-budget filmmaking in a pre-release interview withVulture.
The film’s audience score stands at a far more positive 89%.
Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.
The movie played a significant role in pushing Disney past the $5 billion mark globally in 2024.