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Project Hail Mary Tops Barbie & Black Panther in China
20 Mar
Summary
- Project Hail Mary's pre-sales in China reached $1.2 million.
- It surpassed Barbie's $800k and Wakanda Forever's $1.1 million.
- The film is set for a strong opening weekend in China.

In a surprising turn of events, Project Hail Mary has outperformed major Hollywood releases in China's pre-sale market. The film secured $1.2 million in ticket sales for its opening weekend, despite being shown in a limited number of screenings. This figure surpasses the pre-sale totals of both Barbie, which garnered $800,000, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which reached $1.1 million.
Project Hail Mary is set to launch on March 20, 2026, in China and globally. Industry analysts predict a robust opening weekend for the Amazon MGM title, with expectations of it grossing between $6 million and $9 million at the Chinese box office. This anticipated performance could rival Barbie's opening weekend collections from its limited 2023 release in the region.




