Amazon's 'Project Hail Mary' Surpasses $300 Million at Global Box Office

The sci-fi thriller starring Ryan Gosling posts a strong second weekend, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 so far.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:45pm

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An abstract close-up photograph featuring shards of reflective glass and fragments of film strips, bathed in dramatic studio lighting to create a sense of cinematic glamour and spectacle.The dazzling visual effects and high-stakes sci-fi premise of 'Project Hail Mary' have captivated global audiences, propelling the film to become the top-grossing Hollywood release of 2026 so far.NYC Today

Amazon MGM's 'Project Hail Mary' scored an impressive second weekend at theaters, grossing an estimated $54.5 million at domestic theaters and another $54.1 million at international theaters—pushing it past the $300 million mark globally to make it the best performing Hollywood film released in 2026 so far. The film is now Amazon's highest grossing film since merging with MGM in 2022, surpassing 'Creed III' which grossed $276.1 million globally in 2023.

Why it matters

The strong box office performance of 'Project Hail Mary' is a significant win for Amazon, which acquired MGM in 2022. The film's success demonstrates the continued audience demand for original sci-fi stories and the drawing power of leading man Ryan Gosling. It also highlights the competitive landscape of the 2026 box office, with Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' emerging as another major hit.

The details

In its second weekend, 'Project Hail Mary' grossed $54.5 million domestically and $54.1 million internationally, pushing its global total to over $300 million. This makes it the highest-grossing Hollywood film released so far in 2026, surpassing Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' which has grossed $297.6 million globally. 'Project Hail Mary' is also now Ryan Gosling's highest-grossing film in a lead role, surpassing 'La La Land' which grossed $151.1 million domestically.

  • The film opened in theaters on March 18, 2026.
  • It grossed $80 million during its opening weekend, one of the biggest theatrical debuts of the year so far.
  • In its second weekend, the film saw only a 32% drop in ticket sales.

The players

Project Hail Mary

A sci-fi thriller film based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir, and distributed by Amazon MGM.

Ryan Gosling

The lead actor in 'Project Hail Mary', who has now starred in the highest-grossing film of his career in a lead role.

Andy Weir

The author of the novel 'Project Hail Mary' was also behind the bestselling novel 'The Martian', which was adapted into a successful film in 2015.

Disney and Pixar

The studio behind the animated film 'Hoppers', which has emerged as the second highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2026 so far.

Warner Bros. and New Line

The distributors of the horror film 'They Will Kill You', which had a disappointing opening weekend performance.

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What’s next

As 'Project Hail Mary' continues its strong box office run, industry analysts will be closely watching to see if it can maintain momentum and potentially challenge some of the highest-grossing films of the year. The performance of Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' will also be a key factor in determining the overall box office landscape for 2026.

The takeaway

The success of 'Project Hail Mary' demonstrates the continued audience appetite for original, high-concept sci-fi stories, as well as the drawing power of leading actors like Ryan Gosling. It also highlights Amazon's growing ambitions in the film industry following its acquisition of MGM, as the studio looks to build on this box office triumph.