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00:02Amazon scored its largest theatrical debut with Project Hail Mary, which opened to $80.5 million
00:08in the U.S. and Canada and $60.4 million internationally, according to The Wall Street
00:14Journal. The film marked the biggest opening for a non-franchise Hollywood release since 2023.
00:19Hail Mary, produced with a $200 million budget, is its most ambitious release to date.
00:25Amazon shifted its film strategy after acquiring MGM in 2022 and now releases about 15 films
00:32in theaters each year. MGM acquired the film rights for $3 million in 2020. The studio cited
00:38both box office revenue and prime video demand as drivers. Audience scores and IMAX performance
00:44point to strong word of mouth as Amazon expands its theatrical slate.
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