Project Hail Mary surpasses $300 million at global box office

Project Hail Mary has become Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film ever, crossing $300 million worldwide. The film earned $54.1 million from 86 markets over the weekend, topping the previous record holder Creed III. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it stars Ryan Gosling in a space odyssey based on Andy Weir's novel.

Project Hail Mary grossed $300.8 million globally after adding $54.1 million from 86 markets this weekend. This milestone surpasses the $276 million worldwide total of 2023's Creed III, which had held the record for Amazon MGM since the company acquired MGM in 2022 for $8.5 billion. The film carries a $200 million production budget and performed strongly in key international markets, including the United Kingdom with $6.3 million, China at $7.7 million, Australia with $3.8 million, South Korea earning $3.3 million, and Germany at $3.4 million. Ryan Gosling stars as a high school teacher tasked with saving the world in the adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Elsewhere at the box office, Paramount's Scream 7 crossed $200 million worldwide, reaching $204 million after $6.3 million this weekend on a $45 million budget. Disney and Pixar's Hoppers added $37 million globally to hit $297.6 million, nearing the $300 million mark with a $150 million budget. Universal's Reminders of Him, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, brought its total to $69.4 million after $9.6 million added. Warner Bros. and New Line's They Will Kill You debuted with just $9 million worldwide, including $4 million from foreign markets on a $20 million budget, starring Zazie Beetz.

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Dynamic illustration of Project Hail Mary film's record $140.9 million global opening, featuring Ryan Gosling poster, cheering crowds at a packed theater, and nods to directors and Meryl Streep cameo.
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Project Hail Mary debuts to $140.9 million globally

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Ryan Gosling-starring sci-fi film Project Hail Mary opened to $140.9 million worldwide, including $80.5 million in North America and $60.4 million internationally from 82 markets. The debut marks Amazon MGM Studios' biggest opening and the largest for a non-franchise film this year. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed a surprise uncredited voice cameo by Meryl Streep.

Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary grossed $53.1 million in its second weekend, surpassing the second-weekend hauls of Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two. The Ryan Gosling-led film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, dropped just 34% from its opening after a Friday take of $14.6 million. New Line's They Will Kill You opened to a modest $5 million to $5.5 million.

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Updated projections show Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, set for over $100 million globally this weekend, up significantly from earlier $50 million North American estimates. The sci-fi adaptation opens in over 4,000 North American theaters amid strong reviews (95% critics, 98% audience on Rotten Tomatoes) and massive trailer buzz, while Searchlight's Ready or Not 2 eyes $14 million worldwide.

Building on last week's indie top 10 success with 'Faces of Death', 'Exit 8' and 'A Great Awakening', several independent films again posted strong earnings this weekend. A24's 'Mother Mary' led limited releases, while Neon titles 'Exit 8' and 'The Christophers' expanded successfully. Holdover 'A Great Awakening' stayed in the top 10 amid a robust specialty box office featuring new docs and indies.

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Illumination, Nintendo and Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $18.7 million on Friday, projecting a $71 million three-day weekend and a domestic total of $310.1 million by Sunday. The animated sequel, featuring voices from Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy, held strong with a 46% drop from its opening. Other releases like Universal's You, Me & Tuscany opened to an estimated $8.3 million.

Pixar's original animated film Hoppers is set for a $40 million opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, marking a strong performance for the studio's recent originals. In contrast, Warner Bros' The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is projecting a disappointing $8 million to $10 million debut despite its $80 million budget. The results highlight differing audience responses to family animation and auteur-driven horror.

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Illumination and Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted to a record $372.5 million globally over its opening weekend, including $190 million in North America over five days and $182.4 million internationally. The animated sequel broke numerous box office records, marking the biggest opening of 2026 so far. It trails only its 2023 predecessor in several key metrics.

 

 

 

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