Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Flies High With $54.5 Million in 2nd Weekend, ‘They Will Kill You’ Flops With $5 Million

“Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, has topped the box office for the second consecutive weekend, grossing $54.5 million. This brings its total domestic earnings to $164.3 million, establishing it as the first major blockbuster of 2026. The film has demonstrated strong box office performance, with a notable hold, dropping only 34% from the previous weekend. On its second Friday, it earned $14.6 million, contributing to its impressive weekend total, which is projected to reach around $53.1 million by Sunday (Variety, Hollywood Reporter). In contrast, the new horror-comedy “They Will Kill You,” co-financed by New Line and Skydance, has struggled significantly at the box office. The film earned $1 million in previews and is projected to finish its opening weekend with approximately $5 million. This performance is notably lower than other recent releases, such as “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” which earned $1.2 million in previews and $9 million over its opening weekend (Deadline). The disparity in performance between the two films highlights the success of “Project Hail Mary” as a four-quadrant hit, while “They Will Kill You” has not resonated with audiences, leading to a disappointing box office outcome. The ongoing success of “Project Hail Mary” suggests a strong reception among moviegoers, solidifying its position in the current cinematic landscape (Hollywood Reporter).