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Amazon's $200M Film 'Project Hail Mary' Eyes $600M Break-Even

3/4/2026

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Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, stars Ryan Gosling and has a budget of nearly $200 million, with a gross budget of $248 million after tax credits.
To break even, the film must earn between $500 million and $600 million.
Critics have praised the film.
The film is projected to open domestically at $50 million.
The film releases in theaters on March 20, 2026.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, stars Ryan Gosling and has a budget of nearly $200 million, with a gross budget of $248 million after tax credits.
To break even, the film must earn between $500 million and $600 million.
Critics have praised the film.
The film is projected to open domestically at $50 million.
The film releases in theaters on March 20, 2026.