Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King might have eased its pace slightly at the U.S. box office, but it’s making serious waves globally. The much-anticipated prequel to the beloved The Lion King has surpassed the Oscar-winning La La Land to break into the top 10 highest-grossing musicals of all time worldwide.
La La Land, the 2016 musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, told the story of two dreamers falling in love in Los Angeles and charmed its way to six Oscars, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Director for Damien Chazelle. The film collected $151.10 million domestically and $509.18 million globally.
Now, Mufasa: The Lion King has edged past that total. According to box office reports, the movie brought in $926K on its fourth Monday in the U.S., a drop of 53.4% after losing 305 theaters. Its domestic box office haul now stands at an impressive $190.7 million, with projections estimating a final tally between $230 million and $260 million.
Globally, Mufasa has collected $352.49 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $543.21 million. This achievement officially dethrones La La Land as it roars its way into the 10th spot on the list of the highest-grossing musicals ever.
Here’s how the top 10 musical blockbusters stand now:
1. Frozen II (2019) – $1.451 billion
2. Frozen (2013) – $1.271 billion
3. Beauty and the Beast (2017) – $1.268 billion
4. Coco (2017) – $796 million
5. Wicked (2024) – $697 million
6. Sing (2016) – $631 million
7. Wonka (2023) – $625 million
8. Mamma Mia! (2008) – $584 million
9. The Little Mermaid (2023) – $569.62 million
10. Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) – $543.21 million
Released on December 20, Mufasa continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its visually stunning storytelling and emotional depth. Although still trailing behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid ($569.62 million), the film’s steady run shows no signs of slowing down just yet.
The king of Pride Rock may be young in this prequel, but his box office journey is proving nothing short of majestic. As Mufasa continues to rake in numbers, will it climb higher on this chart of musical legends? Time will tell, but for now, the Lion King’s roar can be heard loud and clear across the globe.
