After 5 weeks in cinemas, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has crossed the spectacular N500 million mark on the Nigerian field workplace.
The extremely anticipated CG-animated prequel to the 2019 The Lion King continues to captivate audiences throughout the nation, securing its place as one of many highest-grossing movies of 2024 in Nigeria.
In line with information from the Nigerian field workplace, the movie earned N30.6 million between January 17 and 23, bringing its cumulative complete to N530 million. Two weeks earlier, Mufasa had already surpassed N482 million, in Nigerian cinemas.
Launched on December 20, 2024, the film debuted with a robust opening weekend haul of N64 million, based on West African distributor FilmOne.
Whereas dealing with powerful competitors from different main releases equivalent to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa has displayed outstanding endurance, sustaining constant field workplace efficiency week after week.
Globally, Mufasa: The Lion King has additionally been a business success, amassing $601 million in simply over a month. This contains $211 million from the U.S. home market and $389 million from worldwide audiences.
Nonetheless, the movie nonetheless trails its predecessor, 2019’s The Lion King, which grossed over $1.6 billion globally, changing into considered one of Disney’s most profitable properties.
What to know
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, finest recognized for his acclaimed movie Moonlight, Mufasa explores the origins of the beloved Lion King characters whereas serving as each a prequel and sequel to the 2019 hit.
Regardless of its bold narrative and photorealistic visuals, the movie has acquired blended critiques from critics, at present holding a 58% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie additionally boasts a stellar ensemble forged. Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and John Kani reprise their roles from the 2019 remake. New forged members embrace Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, and Lennie James, who convey recent power to the beloved franchise.
Regardless of receiving blended crucial critiques, with a 58% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, Mufasa has resonated with audiences worldwide. Produced on a funds of over $200 million, the movie overcame stiff competitors from different releases like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to seek out its groove, ultimately topping field workplace charts throughout its third week.
In Nigeria, the film’s success highlights the rising urge for food for blockbuster content material, significantly family-friendly options.
As Nollywood continues to dominate the native market, Hollywood movies like Mufasa are additionally discovering a robust foothold, benefiting from strong distribution networks and a devoted fanbase.
