Project Hail Mary tops box office again as They Will Kill You opens softly

Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary continued to dominate the domestic box office this weekend, while new horror‑comedy They Will Kill You struggled to gain traction in its opening frames.

Project Hail Mary easily claimed the top spot at the Friday box office with $14.6 million, fueling its strong second weekend performance overall. Meanwhile, They Will Kill You opened with a modest $2.3 million on its first day in theaters, reflecting a soft start for the genre entry.

Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling and based on the Andy Weir novel, has been a standout performer since its March 20 release. Industry trackers note the sci‑fi adventure is nearing a cumulative $110 million domestically and showing robust legs with a projected second weekend in the $45–$55 million range.

In contrast, They Will Kill You, a horror comedy starring Zazie Beetz, has drawn mixed reviews and tepid box office interest. The film’s opening intake is below initial expectations for a new wide‑release genre title, and its future performance will depend on word‑of‑mouth and weekend turnouts.

The weekend’s box office landscape also features strong competition from other films, but Project Hail Mary continues to benefit from positive audience response and the absence of major blockbusters this frame. Its sustained performance reflects both critical acclaim and audience appetite for big‑budget sci‑fi adventures in theaters.