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Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' Soars to $140.9M at Global Box Office!
Ryan Gosling's sci-fi film, 'Project Hail Mary,' becomes the biggest box office hit of 2026 with a stunning global gross.
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The film 'Project Hail Mary', starring Ryan Gosling, has achieved a spectacular debut at the global box office, grossing $140.9 million, surpassing 'Scream 7' and becoming the biggest release of 2026 to date.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the science fiction film tells the story of Ryland Grace, played by Gosling, a molecular biologist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and must unravel a mystery to save the world.
This success marks a milestone for Amazon MGM, positioning itself as the third non-sequel and non-franchise film to exceed $50 million overseas since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the science fiction film tells the story of Ryland Grace, played by Gosling, a molecular biologist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and must unravel a mystery to save the world.
This success marks a milestone for Amazon MGM, positioning itself as the third non-sequel and non-franchise film to exceed $50 million overseas since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film is competing with major hits such as 'Oppenheimer' and 'F1: The Movie', demonstrating its strong appeal in the market.
In the United Kingdom, the film grossed $10.2 million, in China $7.1 million, in Australia $5 million and in South Korea $4.3 million; IMAX theaters contributed $27.6 million in global sales.
With a budget of $200 million, 'Project Hail Mary' surpasses 'Creed III' in terms of its fastest start for an Amazon MGM Studios production.
In the United Kingdom, the film grossed $10.2 million, in China $7.1 million, in Australia $5 million and in South Korea $4.3 million; IMAX theaters contributed $27.6 million in global sales.
With a budget of $200 million, 'Project Hail Mary' surpasses 'Creed III' in terms of its fastest start for an Amazon MGM Studios production.
Kevin Wilson, head of distribution at Amazon, praised the team's work, highlighting that Andy Weir's novel provided a solid foundation for the film.
Wilson noted that the combination of an exceptional critical response and strong audience reactions puts the film in a privileged position.
In addition, he highlighted the charisma and global appeal of Ryan Gosling, considering him a singular star capable of leading a story of this magnitude.
Wilson noted that the combination of an exceptional critical response and strong audience reactions puts the film in a privileged position.
In addition, he highlighted the charisma and global appeal of Ryan Gosling, considering him a singular star capable of leading a story of this magnitude.
The film is an adaptation of Andy Weir's novel of the same name, published in 2021.
Weir is also known for being the author of 'The Martian', which was made into a film and nominated for seven Oscars.
This fact underlines the quality and potential of the original story.
Weir is also known for being the author of 'The Martian', which was made into a film and nominated for seven Oscars.
This fact underlines the quality and potential of the original story.
Shawn Robbins, a box office analyst, highlights that the film offers an escape from the news of the real world.
Robbins says that the release of 'Project Hail Mary' is a testament to the power of Andy Weir's original novel and the efforts of Lord and Miller to be faithful to the adaptation.
The film is expected to continue attracting audiences to cinemas in the coming weeks.
Robbins says that the release of 'Project Hail Mary' is a testament to the power of Andy Weir's original novel and the efforts of Lord and Miller to be faithful to the adaptation.
The film is expected to continue attracting audiences to cinemas in the coming weeks.
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