The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” claimed the No. 1 spot on the North American box office charts over the first weekend of 2025. The photorealistic “Lion King” prequel earned $23.8 million in its third weekend,

The holiday box office is closing out its final weekend with Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continuing to dominate. While Mufasa: The Lion King initially trailed, this weekend marks its first as the No. 1 movie at the box office, surpassing Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

The Lion King” is looking to keep its box office crown with no big newcomers vying for business in theaters this weekend.