Project Hail Mary
Super Mario Galaxy Movie nears $700 million worldwide
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Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossed $152.1 million worldwide in its second weekend, pushing its global cumulative total to $629 million. The animated sequel now stands as the highest-grossing MPA release of 2026, trailing only China's Pegasus 3. It is projected to reach $700 million next weekend.
Cinematographer Greig Fraser described the challenges of lighting a key tunnel scene in the upcoming film Project Hail Mary, calling it his most demanding project yet. In the scene, Ryan Gosling's character Ryland Grace walks 70 feet through a tunnel made of xenonite to meet the alien Rocky for the first time. Fraser explained his innovative techniques to Variety from London.
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Dennis Wilson's track 'Rainbows' from his 1977 solo album Pacific Ocean Blue has appeared in the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary and the HBO series DTF St. Louis. The song plays key scenes in both projects released this month. Its lyrics about nature suit the moments perfectly.
During a press junket for his upcoming film Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling conducted a video interview with reporter Jake Hamilton, who was stranded on the roadside after his bus broke down. Gosling expressed concern for Hamilton's well-being amid the unusual circumstances. The encounter highlighted the film's promotion while showcasing Gosling's attentiveness.
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Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary is tracking for a strong $50 million debut in North America when it opens on March 20. The sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling also competes with Searchlight's Ready or Not 2, projected at $11 million. Both films arrive during a peak spring break weekend.