PROJECT HAIL MARY BLASTS OFF WITH ₹17 CRORE WEEKEND IN INDIA; CROSSES $300M GLOBALLY IN JUST 10 DAYS
IMAX & 4DX Demand Peaks as 3:45 AM Shows Sell Out Across Key Markets
Fuelled by unprecedented demand for premium formats and extraordinary early-morning sell-outs, Project Hail Mary is fast emerging as a global box office phenomenon, while setting new benchmarks for Hollywood space films in India.
The film has crossed $300 million worldwide in just 10 days, establishing itself as one of the biggest theatrical successes of the year so far.
Riding this global momentum, India has emerged as a key market, with the film collecting a strong ₹17.28 crore extended opening weekend, marking a standout debut for a Hollywood sci-fi title.
This performance has been further amplified by Sony Pictures Releasing International’s aggressive scale-up in showcasing. A sharp increase in screens—particularly across IMAX and other premium formats—has transformed demand into a full-blown theatrical event.
In a rare trend, IMAX shows across key centres sold out within hours, prompting exhibitors to introduce ultra-early and late-night screenings, including 3:45 AM, 5:00 AM, and 7:00 AM shows—all running housefull, signalling exceptional audience urgency.
The Ryan Gosling-starrer, which released on March 26 in India, recorded strong day-on-day growth through the extended weekend, driven by highly positive word of mouth and repeat footfalls, especially in premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX.
Day-wise Box Office Collections (India Gross):
• Day 1 (Thursday): ₹ 2.8 Cr
• Day 2 (Friday): ₹ 3.33 Cr
• Day 3 (Saturday): ₹ 5.35 Cr
• Day 4 (Sunday): ₹ 5.8 Cr
Extended Weekend Total: ₹17.28 Crore
Benchmark Performance vs Hollywood Sci-Fi in India:
• +53% vs Interstellar
• +35% vs Dune: Part Two
• +89% vs The Martian
• +113% vs Gravity
Further underlining its breakout momentum, Project Hail Mary has already surpassed the lifetime collections of all Hollywood releases in India this year, while continuing its strong run across international markets. It is the first international film to resonate with Indian audiences at the box office since James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ (2025).
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film follows Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a lone astronaut who awakens on a mysterious spacecraft with no memory—tasked with a mission that could determine the fate of humanity.
Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing International, the film is currently playing in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across IMAX®️ and other premium large formats.
With exceptional word of mouth, sustained demand for premium formats, and powerful global momentum, Project Hail Mary is poised for a strong and sustained theatrical run—cementing its position as a global sci-fi blockbuster and one of India’s biggest Hollywood success stories of the year.