09:27 AM EDT, 03/23/2026 (MT Newswires) -- AMC Theatres (AMC) said Monday the release of Project Hail Mary was the cinema operator's largest opening weekend of the year, and worldwide ticket sales were over $140 million.

The Amazon ( AMZN ) MGM-distributed film helped drive the exhibitor's second-highest weekend of 2026 for both domestic and global admissions revenue, 70% higher compared to the same period in 2025, the company said.

Separately, IMAX ( IMAX ) said it generated $28 million globally from the movie, including $16.4 million domestically to account for 20% of the North American debut.

The movie also debuted in 70-millimeter locations a week prior to its general release and generated $2 million on 16 screens, Imax ( IMAX ) added.

Shares of the AMC were up 1.6%, while shares of Amazon ( AMZN ) rose 1.2%, and IMAX ( IMAX ) shares increased by 2.4% in Monday premarket activity.