"Project Hail Mary brought in $54.5 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic gross to $164.3 million and putting it at the top of the United States box office chart for 2026."
"The blockbuster passed James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, which had dominated the box office for the first three months of the year, earning $153.7 million domestically."
"Ticket sales for Project Hail Mary only dropped 32% going into its second weekend, meaning its staying power was even better than Oppenheimer's $46.7 million in 2023."
"The movie's success is a much-needed win for Amazon MGM after a series of flops, shattering its previous opening weekend record of Creed III, which made $58 million in 2023."
Project Hail Mary has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026, earning $164.3 million domestically. It surpassed Avatar: Fire and Ash, which earned $153.7 million. The film grossed $54.5 million in its second weekend, showing strong staying power with only a 32% drop in ticket sales. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, it has grossed $300.8 million worldwide. The film's success marks a significant win for Amazon MGM, following a series of previous flops.
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