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Project Hail Mary Soars to $140.9 Million Worldwide, Setting Amazon MGM Opening Record

Powered by strong reviews, premium-format demand and an A CinemaScore, the space drama is already prompting early awards buzz for Ryan Gosling.

Overview

  • The film opened to $80.5 million in North America and $60.4 million from 82 international markets for a $140.9 million global debut.
  • It is Amazon MGM’s biggest theatrical opening ever and the year’s top debut, coming close to Oppenheimer’s domestic start among recent non-franchise releases.
  • IMAX reported $27.6 million worldwide, underscoring outsized premium-screen turnout for the large-format space epic.
  • Reception is exceptionally strong, with roughly 95% from critics and 97–98% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore.
  • Variety and other outlets highlight early Oscar talk for Gosling, and industry tracking suggests a Prime Video arrival typically occurs about 5–6 weeks after theatrical launch, potentially longer depending on box-office legs.