'Project Hail Mary' earns $54.5M second weekend at box office
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- •Amazon MGM is using the performance of ‘Project Hail Mary’ as evidence that its theatrical strategy can work after previous mixed results.
- •‘Project Hail Mary’ took in roughly $54.5 million during its second weekend in cinemas worldwide.
- •Chinese theaters reported that ‘Project Hail Mary’ helped lift overall box office receipts during its opening stretch there.
- •Entertainment reports describe a saturation point for recent horror releases, with several titles competing for the same audience.
- •Cinema operators are seeing a shift in weekend revenue share from horror titles toward ‘Project Hail Mary’ and other large-scale releases.
- •Commentary from South African outlets highlights the film’s mix of high-stakes space drama, humor, and emotional themes as a draw for audiences.
- •Industry coverage frames the film as a potential franchise or awards-season player if its strong run continues into later weeks.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If ‘Project Hail Mary’ maintains strong weekly holds through its first month in theaters Amazon MGM may greenlight more large-scale sci‑fi projects for wide theatrical release.
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CNCaixin GlobalHollywood Sci-Fi Hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ Lifts China’s Box OfficeMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)‘Project Hail Mary’ Flies to $54.5 Million Second Weekend, Horror Reaches a Saturation PointAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Project Hail Mary — High-stakes space mission fuelled by wit, wonder and human connectionFINANCECNBC - Top News