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Project Hail MaryRockets to Bigger‑Than‑Expected Opening on Rave Reviews

Stronger forecasts reflect exceptional critical and audience scores that are boosting turnout for Amazon MGM’s big‑screen sci‑fi bet.

Overview

  • Industry trackers now peg the domestic debut above the mid‑$70 million range, with reports indicating it has already outpaced The Martian’s $54 million opening.
  • Rotten Tomatoes scores stand at 95% from critics with a 97% audience rating, underscoring widespread praise for the film’s craft and crowd appeal.
  • Early grosses include one of the top non‑sequel preview hauls, reported around $11–12 million on Thursday night.
  • Amazon MGM’s release carries a reported net production budget near $190 million before marketing and is on course for the studio’s biggest opening to date.
  • Publications note a likely 40–41 day theatrical window before a Prime Video debut in late April to early May, though timing could shift based on box‑office performance.