Amazon’s Project Hail Mary secured the top spot at the North American box office with an estimated $80.5 million opening weekend. This debut represents the largest opening of the year. The film set a new record for Amazon since its 2022 acquisition of MGM.
This performance surpassed the previous high set by Creed III. The production stars Ryan Gosling and adapts Andy Weir’s novel. Strong critical reviews helped the film exceed initial box office expectations.
Premium formats, including IMAX, generated a substantial portion of the total revenue. This success reverses a recent trend of weaker theatrical results for Amazon titles. The company reinforces its strategy to release over 12 films in cinemas annually before moving them to Prime Video.