Project Hail Mary Records Big Wins In India: Rs 30 Cr Week 1 Collection, More IMAX Screens Than Super Mario

Despite facing a limited IMAX rollout in its opening week, Project Hail Mary has staged a remarkable turn around at the Indian box office, driven by strong audience demand, fan momentum, and proactive efforts from Sony Pictures India. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, has projected a fantastic box office collection of Rs 30 Cr gross in India.

The film initially faced a hiccup with IMAX screens in India, with only a handful of shows available across the country for the film to screen. However, what followed after its India release, Project Hail Mary is a clear example of how audience demand, when amplified, can reshape a film's theatrical journey. Fans across platforms consistently expressed their desire to watch Project Hail Mary in IMAX, and Sony Pictures India actively responded to this demand, working towards expanding the film's showcasing across premium screens.

The result is evident in Week 2. With growing word of mouth and increasing occupancy, Project Hail Mary has witnessed a significant surge in IMAX shows across India and is now running to packed houses nationwide. The numbers further reinforce this shift. In its second week, the film leads the IMAX space with 108 shows, significantly ahead of competing titles. In comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is running with 66 IMAX shows, while Dhurandhar 2 is at 21 shows. This places Project Hail Mary at nearly twice as more IMAX presence as compared to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and a massive, 5X that of Dhurandhar 2, underlining the scale of demand it is currently enjoying.

More importantly, this turnaround highlights a powerful collaboration between audiences and the studio, where fan voices, combined with timely action from Sony Pictures India, have helped unlock the film's true theatrical potential.

What began as a limited IMAX rollout has now transformed into a nationwide big-screen event, proving once again that when content connects, audiences make themselves heard and the industry listens.

With strong momentum, expanding screens, and sustained audience interest, Project Hail Mary continues to cement its position as one of the biggest theatrical experiences currently playing in India.

Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing International, the film is playing in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across IMAX®️ and other premium large formats.