Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King is proving to be a box office juggernaut, even after over a month and a half in theaters! As the film makes its digital debut today, it has now outperformed blockbuster hits like Men in Black 3 and Ice Age: The Meltdown—securing a coveted spot among the top 100 highest-grossing sequels of all time.
Breaking Records Like a True King
Will Smith’s Men in Black 3 earned $654.21 million worldwide, while Ice Age: The Meltdown raked in $667.09 million. Mufasa: The Lion King has now surpassed both, climbing to the #99 spot on the highest-grossing sequels list.
But it’s not stopping there! The film is just shy of dethroning Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, and with its current momentum, that milestone could be just around the corner.
Box Office Breakdown: The Lion Still Roars
• International Gross: $445.5 million
• Domestic Gross (U.S.): $241.8 million
• Total Worldwide: $687.3 million
With its latest weekend earnings—$5.8 million internationally and $4.2 million in the U.S.—Mufasa: The Lion King is on track to cross the $700 million mark by this weekend!
Digital Debut & Future Success
While still making waves in theaters, the film drops digitally today, opening the doors for an even bigger audience. With strong word-of-mouth and continued demand, Mufasa: The Lion King is proving that the legacy of the Pride Lands is alive and thriving.
Stay tuned for more box office updates as this king continues his reign!
