Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Makes $12 Million in Previews, Biggest of the Year So Far
Why it matters: This film is a major test for Amazon MGM's blockbuster ambitions and Ryan Gosling's star power.
- 'Project Hail Mary' achieved the biggest preview box office of the year so far, making $12 million, surpassing 'Scream 7's' $7.8 million (Variety).
- The film is projected to open between $63 million and $65 million, potentially becoming Amazon MGM's biggest launch ever, exceeding 'Creed III's' $58 million record (Variety).
- Amazon MGM is betting on this $200 million film to be its first original blockbuster, a significant win after a mixed track record since Amazon's $8 billion acquisition of MGM (Variety).
- Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller bring a unique perspective to this project, having learned valuable lessons from a previous high-profile firing, which could influence the film's creative direction and resilience (NYT Arts).
Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' is rocketing to box office success, scoring the biggest preview haul of the year at $12 million and projected to be Amazon MGM's largest opening ever. This sci-fi epic, based on Andy Weir's novel, is a crucial test for Amazon's film strategy, especially given the directors' past experiences with high-profile firings, adding a layer of intrigue to its potential triumph.
