Ryan Gosling Ave Maria Project had a great opening at the box office, becoming the biggest debut of 2026.
The film surprised everyone by performing much better than expected in its opening weekend.
It earned between 80.5 and 80.6 million dollars in the United States, while internationally it added another 60.4 million dollars. This brings its total opening worldwide to about $141 million.
The film’s strong start is especially notable because it’s an original story, not part of a huge franchise.
Most films with such a big opening are sequels, making it a rare achievement.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film follows a schoolteacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with a mission to save Earth. However, it is based on the novel by Andy Weir.
Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating success as it shows they can compete with traditional Hollywood studios.
With such a positive public response and growing international momentum, Project Hail Mary is expected to continue doing well and could become one of the biggest hits of the year.
