Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 sci-fi novel of the same name, Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary has been in theaters for nearly eight weeks now. With a current worldwide total of $659 million, the Phil Lord and Christopher Miller-directed blockbuster currently ranks as the second-highest-grossing film of 2026, according to Box Office Mojo. A few days ago, it surpassed Matt Damon’s The Martian, the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s previous novel, which earned $630.6 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.
How Far Is It From the $160 Million Profit Milestone?
Made on an estimated budget of $200 million, Project Hail Mary needed to earn $500 million worldwide to break even at the box office, using the 2.5x multiplier rule. This means the film has not only reached its theatrical break-even point, but it has also generated a massive box office surplus of around $159 million. At the time of writing, the film needs to earn just around $1 million more to reach the $160 million theatrical profit milestone.
Less Than $10 Million Away From Outgrossing Kung Fu Panda 2
Let’s take a look at how the two films, Project Hail Mary and Kung Fu Panda 2, compare at the box office, according to data from Box Office Mojo.
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Project Hail Mary – Box Office Summary
- North America: $331 million
- International: $328 million
- Worldwide: $659 million
Kung Fu Panda 2 – Box Office Summary
- North America: $165.2 million
- International: $500.4 million
- Worldwide: $665.7 million





