Box Office: 'Project Hail Mary' Holds Strong at #1 with $54.5M

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In its second weekend, the sci-fi adventure film 'Project Hail Mary' starring Ryan Gosling held strongly at the box office, earning $54.5 million and maintaining its position as the year's biggest hit so far. Meanwhile, the new horror movie 'They Will Kill You' debuted with a disappointing $5 million, suggesting the genre may be facing oversaturation in theaters.

Why it matters

The continued success of 'Project Hail Mary' demonstrates the film's long-term box office potential, while the lackluster debut of 'They Will Kill You' raises questions about the current state of the horror genre and whether audiences may be growing fatigued by the constant stream of new horror releases.

The details

In its second weekend, 'Project Hail Mary' dipped only 32% after opening with the best non-franchise debut since 2023's 'Oppenheimer.' The sci-fi film, which cost nearly $200 million to produce, has now grossed $300.8 million worldwide. Meanwhile, the weekend's top new release, the horror film 'They Will Kill You,' debuted with a disappointing $5 million for Warner Bros. The gory R-rated movie stars Zazie Beetz as a woman who becomes a sacrificial offering at an apartment complex. Industry analyst David A. Gross noted that there has been a new horror film released every weekend for the last 14 weeks, which may be contributing to audience fatigue.

• In its second weekend, 'Project Hail Mary' earned $54.5 million.
• 'They Will Kill You' debuted with $5 million this weekend.

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