Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Shatters Box Office Records: What's Next?
Project Hail Mary Takes the Box Office by Storm
Ryan Gosling's recent release, Project Hail Mary, is making waves at the box office, having officially outperformed The Martian and other significant films from 2025, such as Superman, How to Train Your Dragon, and F1. The sci-fi thriller is on the verge of hitting the $650 million mark in global box office sales, becoming the second Hollywood film this year to reach this impressive milestone.
During its seventh weekend, Project Hail Mary earned a remarkable $8.6 million in North America, marking it as the second-highest March release earnings for its seventh weekend. The film has also matched the impressive 45-day performance streak of Wicked and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, ranking as the fifth-longest streak in North America since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Despite a 33.4% drop from the previous weekend and the closure of 493 theaters, the film has amassed a total of $318.3 million domestically.
On the international front, Project Hail Mary has shown resilience, bringing in $7.4 million in its seventh weekend abroad, reflecting a modest 39.3% decline from the previous week. With a total of $320.1 million from 83 international markets, the film's global earnings have reached $638.4 million, with expectations that it will surpass the $650 million threshold by next weekend.
Significantly, Project Hail Mary has surpassed the global box office total of The Martian, which earned $630.2 million during its theatrical release. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on Andy Weir's novel, The Martian starred Matt Damon. This achievement positions Project Hail Mary as the highest-grossing adaptation of an Andy Weir work, outpacing other films like Superman, F1, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Industry experts predict that Project Hail Mary could ultimately gross between $670 million and $720 million throughout its theatrical run. Released on March 20, the film's box office success continues to capture attention as it cements its legacy in cinematic history.