By Esita Mallik
Project Hail Mary is a money-making machine and is unstoppable at the box office. The Ryan Gosling starrer is now set to become the second film of 2026 to cross this major milestone at the box office in North America. The first film of the year to move past this mark is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The film continues to rank among the top dailies of the April releases. It is also the second-highest-grossing movie of the year at the domestic box office. Also, the sci-fi flick keeps defying the odds at the box office, earning solid numbers and staying in business. It is definitely one of the most successful sci-fi flicks of the year to date. From the visuals to the storyline and performances, everything has been lauded by critics and audiences alike.
Project Hail Mary’s 6th Friday update in North America
Project Hail Mary does not care whether Michael or The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives at the cinemas. It continues to hold steady, and according to the latest numbers from Box Office Mojo, the movie has collected $3.3 million on its 6th Friday at the domestic box office. It has recorded the 2nd biggest 6th Friday ever for March releases. The film declined by 37.4% from last Friday, despite losing 310 theaters, including IMAX, and facing Michael.





