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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Races to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Holds Strong

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has sprinted to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, outperforming its predecessor by earning £4.1 million ($5.2 million) in its opening weekend, marking a 28% increase over the opening of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2." Despite this success, "Mufasa: The Lion King" maintained a strong presence, securing the second spot with £2.2 million ($2.8 million) in its second weekend, bringing its total to £10.2 million ($13 million). Meanwhile, "The Marvels" experienced a significant drop, falling to third place with £1.1 million ($1.4 million), a 63% decrease from its debut. Other notable performances include "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" in fourth place, and "The Boy and the Heron" rounding out the top five, showcasing a diverse range of films capturing audience attention.

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