Cosmic blockbuster and horror sequel battle for spring box-office

Deadline reports early tracking: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is positioned for about a $50 million North American opening on March 20, while Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is forecast to debut around $11 million. Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, aims for a wide four-quadrant release; Ready or Not 2 previews at SXSW ahead of a spring release. The spring break/Easter window and the first film’s performance help set expectations for both titles.