Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary Surges Past $300M Globally, Becomes 2026's Top Hollywood Hit
Key Takeaways
- Global box office surpassed $300 million, becoming Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film to date.
- Became 2026's top Hollywood title by worldwide gross.
- Non-franchise original IP performs strongest for Amazon MGM, with $300M+ global.
Meteoric Box Office Success
Project Hail Mary surpassed $300 million worldwide.
“Half whispered prayer, half last-second long shot, the original name sets the stakes before a single frame rolls”
It became the highest-grossing film for Amazon MGM.
It topped the $276 million gross of Creed III.
Strong Domestic Hold
Project Hail Mary held with just a 32% drop domestically.
It earned $54.5 million in its second weekend.
It outperformed recent hits like Oppenheimer and Dune 2.
Global Box Office Resilience
The film added $54.1 million internationally in its second weekend.
“Ryan Gosling's next science-fiction film, Project Hail Mary, is highly anticipated but faces a major challenge”
It brought its international total to $136.2 million.
Key markets included the UK, China, Germany, South Korea, and Australia.
Amazon MGM's Theatrical Ambitions
Amazon MGM is positioning itself as a serious theatrical player.
The film's success underscores the viability of original IP.
Project Hail Mary is the biggest post-merger release.
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