Top 5 Box Office: Project Hail Mary Dominates with $80M Opening Weekend

The weekend box office was led by a massive debut from Project Hail Mary, which opened to an impressive $80,583,746, easily claiming the top spot. The Amazon MGM Studios release delivered one of the biggest openings of the year, signaling strong audience demand and setting the stage for a potentially dominant theatrical run in the weeks ahead.

In second place, Hoppers continued its strong performance with $18,000,000 for the weekend. Despite a 37% drop, the Disney release has now reached a domestic total of $120,386,869, proving to be one of the more consistent performers currently in theaters. The film’s steady hold suggests continued momentum as it moves deeper into its run.

Dhurandhar The Revenge secured third place with $10,048,654, delivering an especially notable performance given its limited release in under 1,000 locations. With a per-theater average of over $10,000, the film demonstrated strong audience turnout and demand, bringing its total gross to $14,026,138.

Debuting in fourth place, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come brought in $9,100,000 in its opening weekend. The Searchlight Pictures sequel built on the cult popularity of the original film, drawing genre fans back to theaters and establishing a solid foundation for its run.

Rounding out the Top 5, Reminders of Him earned $8,000,000 for the weekend, pushing its domestic total to $33,174,000. The Universal release continues to show staying power, maintaining a presence in the Top 5 thanks to steady audience interest.

Overall, the weekend belonged to Project Hail Mary, whose breakout debut overshadowed the competition, while the rest of the Top 5 reflected a mix of strong holds, solid expansions, and promising new entries at the box office.

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