'Project Hail Mary' Heads To $11M+ Previews, Best YTD
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amazon MGM Studios' "Project Hail Mary," directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has generated over $11 million in previews, surpassing non-franchise hits like Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" ($10.5M) and other original films such as "F1," "Sinners," and "Weapons."
- The film, based on Andy Weir’s 2021 bestseller, held 29 shows last weekend with special Prime member screenings in premium formats, contributing to its strong preview performance.
- "Project Hail Mary" posted the best previews of 2026 so far, ahead of "Scream 7," with weekend box office projections now exceeding $60 million, although analysts caution that the final opening could range
