Ryan Gosling has officially saved the world—and the box office. Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary rocketed to a massive $80.5 million domestic opening weekend between March 21 and March 23, 2026. According to Boxoffice Pro, the sci-fi epic also pulled in $140.9 million globally, proving that audiences were eager for another blockbuster based on the work of author Andy Weir.

This stellar performance marks a historic milestone for Amazon MGM Studios. The film now holds the title for the studio's highest-grossing opening weekend to date. It also stands as the most successful debut of 2026 so far, comfortably leading the pack as the year's first major breakout hit. SlashFilm reports that the movie's ability to draw crowds confirms the massive star power of its leading man.

The film, directed by the duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is drawing comparisons to the 2023 hit Oppenheimer. It currently ranks as the second-highest non-franchise opening of the 2020s. Experts at Vulture note that the film's success is a significant victory for original science fiction in a theatrical landscape often dominated by long-running superhero sequels.