Weekend Box Office: Project Hail Mary Scores Big Win for Amazon MGM Amazon MGM’s sci-fi film Project Hail Mary achieved its highest opening weekend in the studio’s history, grossing $80.5 million, and secured the best Tomatometer score for any wide release in 2026 with a 95% rating. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, has generated strong critical acclaim, with audiences giving it an A Cinemascore. Analysts suggest that early buzz and confidence in the film’s quality contributed to its success, as it surpassed earlier projections of $50 million. Comparisons to The Martian (2015), which opened to $54.3 million and grossed over $228 million domestically, highlight Hail Mary’s potential. While The Martian eventually earned over $619 million globally, Hail Mary’s $80.5 million opening places it among the top March debuts, surpassing many films that failed to reach $200 million. For context, only one March release between $50-70 million managed to gross over $200 million, and that was Disney’s 2015 Cinderella. The film’s sci-fi premise and family-friendly appeal may help it sustain momentum, especially after Amazon MGM’s recent underperforming releases like Mercy, Melania, and Crime 101. The film’s success also marks a turning point for Amazon MGM, which acquired MGM in 2023. With Hail Mary’s opening, the studio now has a major hit to build on, though its international performance remains crucial. The film added $60 million overseas, bringing its total opening to nearly $141 million. Analysts note that films with a 90%+ Tomatometer score, an A Cinemascore, and a $75-90 million opening, such as Skyfall, Dune: Part Two, and Oppenheimer, have all grossed at least $250 million domestically.#amazon_mgm #ryan_gosling #project_hail_mary #the_martian #disney_pixar
