The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, has recorded the strongest box-office debut of 2026, earning $80.6 million during its opening weekend in North America, according to Wall-Street.
Strong box-office performance
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The film quickly topped the North American box-office charts, becoming the weekend leader and setting a new benchmark for releases this year.
The result highlights strong audience interest in large-scale sci-fi productions and star-driven casts.
Plot overview
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film stars Ryan Gosling.
It follows a science teacher who wakes up aboard a spacecraft light-years away from Earth, with no memory of who he is or how he got there.
As his memory gradually returns, he discovers a critical mission: to solve the mystery of a substance threatening the Sun’s survival.
Based on a bestselling novel
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Andy Weir.
It was released in Romanian cinemas on March 20, 2026.
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