The first weekend of 2025 saw 'Mufasa,' the prequel to Disney's 'The Lion King,' claiming the top spot at the North American box office with earnings of $23.8 million in its third weekend. Following closely behind was Paramount's 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' which brought in $21.2 million, pushing its total domestic earnings to $187.5 million and helping the franchise surpass $1 billion worldwide. 'Mufasa' has accumulated $169.2 million to date.
In a surprising turn, Focus Features' 'Nosferatu' remake experienced only a 39% decline in its second weekend, a notable feat in the horror genre where steep drops are common. The film added 140 screens and garnered $13.2 million, reaching a total of $69.4 million since its Christmas release. Despite exceeding its reported $50 million production budget, 'Nosferatu' still has marketing and promotion costs to consider.
