In a stunning box office achievement, the sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary has officially overtaken a modern franchise cornerstone. The film's global earnings have now surpassed the total haul of J.J. Abrams' acclaimed 2009 Star Trek reboot, marking a significant milestone for this cinematic adaptation.
A Triumphant Return and a Box Office Juggernaut
Facing stiff competition, Project Hail Mary has not just survived but flourished. In its third weekend in theaters worldwide, the film powered past the $200 million mark domestically and is rapidly approaching a major worldwide total. Exceeding expectations at every turn, the movie is on track to become star Ryan Gosling's highest-grossing film to date.
Based on the novel by Andy Weir, author of The Martian, the film has been met with widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences. It also marks the directorial return of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who hadn't helmed a feature together in over a decade. Their comeback couldn't be more successful, with Project Hail Mary showcasing the same crowd-pleasing magic they brought to the Spider-Verse films they produce.
By the Numbers: A New Sci-Fi Champion
This past weekend, Project Hail Mary crossed $217 million domestically, moving past Christopher Nolan's Interstellar and closing in on the $228 million total of its spiritual predecessor, The Martian. With an additional $193 million from international markets, the film's worldwide gross now stands at an impressive $390 million.
This figure places it ahead of the $385 million global total earned by the 2009 Star Trek reboot. That film, which reignited the franchise with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score (compared to Project Hail Mary's 95%), launched a successful sequel series. The success of Project Hail Mary proves that original, well-crafted sci-fi can compete with established franchises, much like HBO's 'Watchmen' demonstrated for streaming television.
The film's performance is particularly notable given its reported $200 million budget and its origins as a potential streaming title for Amazon MGM Studios. The studio bet big with a massive global theatrical release, including an exclusive two-week IMAX window—a gamble that has paid off enormously. It has already earned double the box office of the similarly budgeted Amazon MGM holiday film Red One.
This victory solidifies Project Hail Mary as a defining hit for Amazon MGM Studios, echoing the role last year's F1 played for Apple Studios. It joins the ranks of films destined to dominate the box office, proving that compelling storytelling and visionary direction remain a powerful draw for audiences worldwide.
As Project Hail Mary continues its theatrical run, all eyes are on how high its final numbers will climb. For Lord, Miller, Gosling, and Andy Weir, this interstellar adventure has become a definitive career highlight and a new benchmark for sci-fi success.
