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Project Hail Mary Scores 2026’s Top Opening With $140.9 Million Worldwide

The Ryan Gosling–led Andy Weir adaptation sets a new Amazon MGM opening record on strong audience and critic scores.

Overview

  • The film earned $80.5 million in the U.S. and $60.4 million across 82 markets on opening weekend, reaching $140.9 million globally.
  • Its domestic debut is the biggest of 2026 so far and the largest opening in Amazon MGM history, surpassing the studio’s previous benchmark.
  • Early reception is strong, with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 77 Metacritic average, and an A from CinemaScore.
  • Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from Drew Goddard’s script, the roughly $200 million production adapts Andy Weir’s novel starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace.
  • International rollout shows momentum, including an opening-day lead in Peru at roughly 15,000 attendees, as premium-format pushes such as IMAX accompany the release.