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Project Hail Mary’ Tops $300 Million Worldwide, Setting a New Record for Amazon‑MGM

The milestone tests Amazon’s playbook that treats theaters as marketing for a later Prime Video release.

Overview

  • The film held strongly in its second weekend in North America with $54.5 million, bringing the domestic total to $164.3 million after a roughly 32% drop from opening.
  • It has cleared the $300 million global mark and surpassed Amazon’s previous record holder, Creed III, which earned $276 million worldwide.
  • Key international drivers included China at about $7.7 million, the United Kingdom at $6.3 million, Australia at $3.8 million, Germany at $3.4 million, and South Korea at $3.3 million over the latest frame.
  • The reported production budget is about $200 million, and industry math suggests a breakeven near $400 million, so ultimate profitability remains an open question.
  • Amazon executives have framed theatrical runs as a way to build interest for streaming, and a Prime Video debut is expected though no date has been announced.