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Project Hail Mary Shatters Box Office Records
1 May
Summary
- The sci-fi film has achieved a remarkable box office performance, grossing over $616 million worldwide.
- It has matched a post-COVID record for consecutive days with over $1 million in domestic earnings.
- Project Hail Mary is on the verge of becoming Andy Weir's highest-grossing film adaptation globally.
As of May 1, 2026, Project Hail Mary has achieved a remarkable worldwide box office gross of $616.6 million. The science fiction film, starring Ryan Gosling, continues to demonstrate strong legs at the North American box office, matching "Sinners" for the ninth-longest run of films grossing over $1 million domestically in the post-COVID era. It has maintained this streak for 41 consecutive days, earning $1.1 million on its 6th Wednesday.
Overseas, the movie has garnered $307.8 million, contributing to its substantial global total. Project Hail Mary is projected to reach $650 million worldwide, positioning it as the third-highest-grossing movie globally this year. This success brings it close to surpassing "The Martian," another adaptation of Andy Weir's work, which grossed $630.6 million worldwide. The film's narrative centers on a science teacher who awakens on a spaceship with amnesia, tasked with saving Earth's sun.
