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Project Hail Mary Posts $80.5 Million U.S. Debut, $140.9 Million Worldwide, Setting Amazon MGM Record

Powered by strong reviews, an A CinemaScore and heavy premium‑format turnout, the Ryan Gosling sci‑fi drama becomes a rare non‑franchise film to open at this level.

Overview

  • Studio estimates put the North American weekend at $80.5 million and the global start at $140.9 million across 82 markets.
  • The launch is the biggest of 2026 so far and surpasses Creed III for Amazon MGM’s best opening since acquiring MGM.
  • Premium large formats drove a substantial share of revenue, with about 56% of the weekend gross from PLFs and roughly 24% from IMAX; IMAX reported $27.6 million worldwide.
  • Critical and audience response is strong, including about 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, an A from CinemaScore and high PostTrak recommend scores.
  • With a reported production cost near $200 million, the film faces a high break-even threshold even as word of mouth is fueling momentum; the weekend chart rounded out with Hoppers near $18 million and Dhurandhar and Ready or Not 2 around $10 million.