Amazon MGM's 'Project Hail Mary' Box Office
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Mar 22, 2026
The strong box office performance of 'Project Hail Mary' by Amazon — Amazon MGM Studios has reinvigorated the movie marketplace, boosting overall year-to-date box office figures. This success, particularly for a non-franchise film, demonstrates the continued appeal of theatrical releases and star power like Ryan Gosling, positively impacting the entertainment industry.
'Project Hail Mary', a science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling and released by Amazon — Amazon MGM Studios, achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, earning $80.5 million in North America and $140.9 million globally. This performance marks the biggest opening of the year and the second biggest for a non-franchise movie in the past decade, trailing only 'Oppenheimer'. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, cost around $200 million to produce and has received strong reviews and audience scores, with 83% of audiences recommending it. The success of 'Project Hail Mary' is seen as a significant momentum builder for the movie industry, with Comscore noting a 21% increase in the year-to-date box office. Other new releases, such as 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' from The Walt Disney Company — Searchlight Pictures and 'The Pout-Pout Fish' from Viva Pictures, performed less significantly.
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