Amazon's 'Project Hail Mary' Achieves Top Box Office Success of 2025

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Barron's

Updated: Mar 22 2026

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Domestic Box Office Milestone: The film has achieved approximately $165 million in the U.S., making it Amazon MGM's first domestic box office earner over $100 million, significantly enhancing the company's position in a competitive film landscape.
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Ryan Gosling's Role: Ryan Gosling stars in a new space adventure film that has garnered significant attention and praise.
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