Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary continued its box office reign this weekend, while the new horror-comedy They Will Kill You failed to make a strong impression in its debut.
The sci-fi adventure easily secured the top spot on Friday with $14.6 million, setting the stage for another powerful weekend haul. In contrast, They Will Kill You managed only a modest $2.3 million on its opening day, signaling a sluggish start for the genre film.
Starring Ryan Gosling and adapted from Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, Project Hail Mary has been a box office powerhouse since its March 20 release. Industry analysts report the film is now approaching $110 million in domestic earnings, with strong audience staying power pushing its second weekend projections to an impressive $45–$55 million range.
Meanwhile, They Will Kill You, a horror-comedy featuring Zazie Beetz, has met with lukewarm reviews and soft ticket sales. Its opening numbers fell short of expectations for a wide-release genre film, leaving its future performance dependent on word-of-mouth and weekend turnout.
Despite a crowded field of competitors, Project Hail Mary continues to ride the wave of enthusiastic audience reactions and a lack of major new blockbusters this weekend. Its sustained success highlights both strong critical support and a clear appetite for big-budget sci-fi adventures on the big screen.
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