The lion king crosses a billion dollars just two weeks after the first

It seems that Disney has found the formula to maximize its success at the box office. While 2019 is an otherwise negative year, the House of Mouse has already seen three separate films breaking the $ 1 billion barrier. And just three weeks after the first in theaters on the international market, The Lion King is about to jump on this step too.

The latest box office reports put the live remake of The Lion King at $ 962.7 million, with the film's premiere in the United States last weekend. It has not yet started in Japan or Italy, which means that there is still much to be done for the return of the king.

The Lion King would join Aladdin, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: End of the game in the club of billions of dollars from 2019 only. Disney-owned Marvel Studios also shot the only film generating billions of dollars for Spider-Man: far from homealthough they benefit from exposure and subsequent merchandise sales

Disney has dominated the box office despite the decline in cinema activity in 2019. Some badysts and fans are questioning the welfare of the sector, especially with Disney's takeover of the film. one of their main competitors of 20th Century Fox. And with Star Wars, Marvel Studios, Pixar's originals, animated films, real action remakes and the return of Avatar in the pipeline, their dominance should not end anytime soon.

The Lion King now plays in theaters; see the synopsis below.

"Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his royal destiny in the plains of Africa.But everyone in the kingdom does not celebrate the arrival of the new baby.Shar, the brother of Mufasa – former heir to the throne – a battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged by the betrayal, tragedy and tragedy that led to the exile of Simba Now with the help of a pair of curious new friends, Simba must find a way to grow and recover what is rightly his. "

The Lion King Directed by Jon Favreau and performed by Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Beyonce Knowles-Carter and James Earl Jones.

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