'Project Hail Mary' blasts off to record-breaking $80 million, becomes 2026's best premiere

Entertainment Weekly·Mar 22

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Project Hail Mary has reportedly had a strong opening, with various outlets citing its premiere as the best of 2026, and some noting it as the best opening ever for Amazon MGM Studios. The film's opening weekend earnings are estimated to be around $80 million, although one outlet reported a lower figure of $71.1 million. The movie's success may continue, as one outlet reported a significant second-weekend earnings figure, but this is not universally confirmed.

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