Project Hail Mary Continues Box Office Reign with Strong Second Week
In a stellar performance, the space adventure film Project Hail Mary has secured the top spot at the North American box office for the second consecutive weekend. According to industry estimates released on Sunday, the movie garnered an impressive USD 54.5 million in ticket sales, reinforcing its popularity among audiences.
Global Success and Production Details
Starring Ryan Gosling as a high school teacher tasked with saving the world, this space odyssey has now accumulated an estimated USD 300.8 million in global revenue. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film is based on Andy Weir's novel and was produced with a substantial budget of USD 200 million, highlighting its blockbuster scale.
Hoppers Holds Steady in Second Place
Disney and Pixar's animated feature Hoppers maintained its position in second place, earning USD 12.2 million in the United States and Canada, as reported by Exhibitor Relations. With a worldwide gross currently at USD 297.6 million, it is projected to surpass the USD 300 million milestone early next week. The film, which cost USD 150 million to produce, follows a young animal lover who uses technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver to better communicate with and protect wildlife.
New Releases and Horror Debut
Debuting in third place, the horror flick They Will Kill You collected USD 5 million. This Warner Bros production features Zazie Beetz, Tom Felton from the Harry Potter series, and Oscar winner Patricia Arquette. The plot centers on a maid working in a mysterious New York building where frequent disappearances occur, adding a chilling twist to the weekend's offerings.
Dhurandhar Achieves Historic Milestone
In fourth place, the Hindi-language spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge earned USD 4.75 million in its second weekend. Released just three months after the original film aired in North America, it continues the story of an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistani crime syndicates and politics to dismantle a terror network.
Record-Breaking Performance
According to Deadline, Dhurandhar has now amassed an estimated total of USD 22.9 million at the North American box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh as an undercover agent, the film has shattered the record for the highest-grossing Indian movie in North America, previously held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion since 2017. As per Sacnilk, Dhurandhar's USD 22.9 million haul surpasses Baahubali 2's USD 20.8 million record.
The film's official Twitter handle celebrated this achievement, stating, Congratulations to @AdityaDharFilms and the entire team of #Dhurandhar2TheRevenge on breaking the 9-year-old records of #Baahubali2 and setting new box office benchmarks in India, USA and worldwide! Additionally, Venky box office reports indicate that Dhurandhar 2 has achieved an overseas 10-day gross total of USD 34.25 million, further cementing its international appeal.
Rounding Out the Top Five and Beyond
Universal's romance film Reminders of Him secured fifth place with USD 4.7 million. This latest adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel stars Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, adding a touch of heartfelt drama to the box office lineup.
Other Notable Performances
The remaining films in the top ten include:
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - USD 4 million
- Scream 7 - USD 2.6 million
- GOAT - USD 2.2 million
- Undertone - USD 1.65 million
- Forbidden Fruits - USD 1.2 million
This weekend's box office results showcase a diverse mix of genres, from sci-fi adventures and animated hits to horror thrillers and record-setting Bollywood productions, reflecting the dynamic nature of the global film industry.
