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Amazon MGM Extends Project Hail Mary’s Theater Run, Puts Streaming on Hold

The move signals a theater‑first strategy driven by renewed IMAX demand.

Overview

  • Co-director Christopher Miller said Thursday that the film’s exclusive theatrical window has been extended, with a one‑week IMAX return starting this weekend.
  • The sci‑fi hit has earned roughly $518 million worldwide and about $261–263 million in North America, becoming Amazon MGM’s first release to top $500 million, according to box‑office trackers.
  • Media tallies indicate the movie has now outgrossed every Terminator installment at the global box office.
  • In India, the film has reached about Rs. 72–73 crore and is poised to cross Rs. 75 crore soon, reflecting steady word‑of‑mouth and repeat viewings.
  • Variety and others note the extension aligns with a broader shift back to longer theatrical windows, with studios including Universal and Paramount outlining longer exclusivity before home release.