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As anticipation builds for the upcoming release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the implications of its performance against Disney's Mufasa extend beyond box office numbers. They signal a larger shift in audience expectations and entertainment trends. Paramount's strategic approach to the Sonic franchise, combined with broader cultural currents seeking light-hearted escapism, may lay the groundwork for a new era in family entertainment where Sonic dominates the landscape.