<ul><li>Sonic The Hedgehog 3 opens strong at the domestic box office with $62 million, surpassing Mufasa: The Lion King's $35 million.</li><li>Mufasa: The Lion King earns $87.2 million internationally, becoming the top global release of the weekend with $122.2 million when combined with its domestic earnings.</li><li>Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is yet to launch in all international markets, so a proper global comparison will only be possible next weekend.</li><li>Despite a strong opening for Sonic 3, Mufasa is considered a disappointment domestically, given its high production and promotional costs.</li></ul>

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