In a box office week dominated by big Indian releases, a science fiction film starring Ryan Gosling has quietly done something remarkable — it’s holding firm, growing on weekdays, and looking every bit like a genuine long-legged hit in India. Project Hail Mary is the feel-good box office story nobody saw coming.
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Project Hail Mary: Film at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Project Hail Mary |
| Language | English (Hollywood) |
| Genre | Sci-Fi Action Adventure |
| Lead | Ryan Gosling |
| Production | Amazon MGM Studios |
| India 5-Day Total | ₹19.75 crore |
| Projected Opening Week | ~₹26 crore |
| Projected India Lifetime | ₹50 crore+ |
| Global Gross | USD 300 million+ |
Day-Wise India Box Office Breakdown
The film added Rs. 2.50 crore on its first Monday, registering a drop of just 10 per cent over the opening day — a superb hold by any measure.
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹2.80 crore |
| Day 2 (Friday) | ₹3.35 crore |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | ₹5.35 crore |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | ₹5.75 crore |
| Day 5 (Monday) | ₹2.50 crore (est.) |
| Running Total | ₹19.75 crore |
The weekend growth from Friday to Sunday shows exactly the kind of upward trajectory that results from exceptional word-of-mouth. Indian audiences clearly loved what they saw.
Why This Performance Is So Impressive
Let’s put this in context — Project Hail Mary is a complex, dialogue-heavy, character-driven sci-fi film competing against Dhurandhar: The Revenge, one of the biggest Bollywood releases of 2026. And yet it’s holding its own beautifully.
Hollywood movies with good word-of-mouth perform best on weekdays, and that is expected to be the case here — with the film likely to cross the Rs. 25 crore mark and close its opening week around Rs. 26 crore gross.
The global picture is even more stunning. The movie has already surpassed the USD 300 million mark worldwide, becoming the biggest grossing venture of Amazon MGM Studios, surpassing the previous best, Creed 3.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the total India box office collection of Project Hail Mary so far?
As of Day 5, Project Hail Mary has grossed Rs. 19.75 crore in India, with an opening week projection of around Rs. 26 crore and a lifetime target of Rs. 50 crore-plus.
Q2. How has Project Hail Mary performed globally?
Globally, the film has crossed USD 300 million at the box office, making it the biggest grosser in Amazon MGM Studios’ history — surpassing Creed 3.
