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Project Hail Mary Rockets to $141 Million Global Debut, Sets Amazon MGM Opening Record

Powered by strong reviews plus star appeal, the $200 million production still needs sustained theatrical play.

Overview

  • Comscore reports $80.5 million in the U.S. and about $140.9 million worldwide for opening weekend, surpassing pre-release projections.
  • The launch marks the biggest debut in Amazon MGM Studios’ history, topping the $58 million start of Creed III.
  • The film opened in more than 80 countries across its first weekend of release.
  • Early reception is robust with roughly 95% critics and 96% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller from Andy Weir’s novel, the film features Sandra Hüller in a prominent role and a brief uncredited voice cameo by Meryl Streep.