Entertainment29 March, 20261 min read
Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary Surges Past $300M Globally, Becomes 2026's Top Hollywood Hit
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Global box office surpassed $300 million, becoming Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film to date. Became 2026's top Hollywood title by worldwide gross.
Meteoric Box Office Success
Project Hail Mary surpassed $300 million worldwide. 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. 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.