Overview
- Project Hail Mary has edged past The Martian in North America with $228.5 million reported, setting a new domestic mark for an Andy Weir adaptation.
- Worldwide grosses stand at about $430 million, which places the film ahead of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune at $410.6 million.
- Box office trackers expect the global run to clear $500 million, with some projections ranging from $650 million to $720 million depending on staying power.
- The film is holding well even after losing IMAX and other premium screens to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which can slow high-end ticket sales.
- Reviews praise Ryan Gosling’s performance and the film’s visual craft, highlighting practical puppetry for the alien character alongside striking large-format cinematography.