This Decembers ended up being a pretty big month for movies. After a somewhat limp start, the month really got into gear with Sonic 3andMufasa,both of which have managed to pick up steam during the Christmas period. And as the year comes to a close, those two movies are still duking it out for the top spot, even as the newerNosferatuhas entered the fray. Per Variety, Robert Eggers gothic horror pic came in behind the two kids flicks and has made $40.3 million since its Christmas Day release. Thats almost double its initial $25 million projections, and is now an all-time best open for Focus Features. Its word of mouth has been pretty good, its trailers have lookedverygood, and folks like Eggers previous work. Probably also helps that the trailers dont let you see what Bill Skarsgrds Count Orlok looks like, but the buildup of how freaky he may appear invites curiosity. At the moment, Nosferatu is only out domestically, and its not clear when Universal will put it out for international audiences. Meanwhile,MufasaandSonichave grown domestically and overseas. The former earned $111 million in the US, bringing its global total to $328 million. Things have been looking up for the Lion Kingprequel since Christmas, and the sames true for the Blue Blur: Sonics US take jumped up to $137.5 million, bringing its worldwide total to $211 million. As analyst Luiz Fernando pointed out, the threequels having a rough time in Japan, but itll likely end up making the films a billion dollar franchise when all is said and done, so theres probably at least three more movies on the way. Speaking of billions: its looking more and more sureMoana 2sgoing to join the billion dollar club. Fernando further noted the films box office has grown to $882.5 million worldwide. Its clearly got a long tail, and the same may be true for the last salvo of 2024 releases as we roll right into 2025. Starting off the New Year, weve gotThe Damnedon January 3 andDen of Thieves 2: Panteraon January 10, followed by Universals Wolf Manon January 17. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.