Christmas proved to be a popular day for U.S. moviegoers, with viewers contributing to a $14.7 million day for Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King,” according to multiple outlets, as the live-action film took the No. 1 spot at the Christmas box office.

Christmas moviegoers visited the Pride Lands, propelling Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King” to the top of the box office. The family friendly adventure was the holiday’s highest-grossing release, earning $14.

This holiday season, moviegoers flocked to theaters, offering a diverse collection of films. Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King roared its way to the top of the box office, earning $14.7 million on Christmas Day and pushing its domestic total to $64.