<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Disney's latest fantasy-action film, Mufasa: The Lion King, has had a stunning run at the domestic box office in the United States. The film grossed $13.3 million on its final weekend, bringing its opening total to $35 million. The film was shown in 4,100 domestic theaters, with projections that it could surpass $100 million in its first week of release.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Huge budget and anticipated revenues</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These strong numbers came after a huge investment of $200 million to produce the movie Mufasa: The Lion King, one of the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/list-of-the-top-5-new-foreign-films-waiting-for-you-between-horror-and-excitement\">foreign films</a> , which represents a new part of the "The Lion King" series. With this strong start, the movie seems to be achieving success that reflects the high expectations surrounding it, adding a new page to Disney's record of successes in the world of cinema.</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/W8Pmljfzaqw"></oembed></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The original story of King Mufasa</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film returns to the roots of the story, as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/list-of-disney-films-2024-disney-films-expected-in-2025">Disney</a> film Mufasa: The Lion King tells the original story of the legendary king Mufasa. The film is directed by the creative Barry Jenkins, while the screenplay was written by Jeff Nathanson, who was behind the script for the 2019 film The Lion King.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film takes place far from the majestic mountains and shadows of the forests, on the other side of the light, as shown through a realistic teaser video in a stunning visual style similar to that used in the 2019 version.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that allows you to exchange messages and photos easily.</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/o17MF9vnabg"></oembed></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Inspiring Moments in Rafiki's Voice in Mufasa: The Lion King</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the promo video, my friend (John Kani) is heard telling the story in a moving way, saying:<br> "A lion was born, with no drop of nobility in his blood, but he will change our lives forever, the ground will shake beneath his feet, and destiny awaits him."<br> These words highlight the great transformation that the world will witness thanks to this unexpected lion, adding human and epic dimensions to the story.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The Lion King series continues its global success</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is a wonderful addition to the "The Lion King" series, which is considered one of Disney's most prominent and globally successful productions, and the commercial momentum of the film is expected to continue in the coming weeks with the great public turnout around the world.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Mufasa: The Lion King's box office revenues in the first few days of its release</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With $35 million in its first few days, Mufasa: The Lion King has proven its appeal to audiences and as viewership increases, it is expected to become one of the biggest hits of the holiday season.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the world of social media differently with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">the Social Media app</a> , a new experience to follow your favorite news</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/lMXh6vjiZrI"></oembed></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Critics and viewers' opinions on the film</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Given the diverse reviews, it seems that Mufasa: The Lion King has managed to win the hearts of audiences thanks to its touching story and stunning visuals. However, some critics point out that there is room for improvement in the narrative in certain parts.<br> Audience and Critics Ratings:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Rotten Tomatoes: 82% (critics rating).</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> IMDb: 7.8/10 (audience rating).</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Metacritic: 75/100.</li></ul>