Hail Mary Aims for Second Weekend Lift as Mario Looms

Project Hail Mary is forecast to top the domestic box office for a second weekend with a $40–$50 million range and about 20% market share, following an $80.5 million opening; Pixar's Hoppers looks to sustain a solid family run with a $9–$12 million range, while Warner Bros.' They Will Kill You opens modestly around $5–$7 million. The weekend appears light on cross-demographic competition, with next week's Mario release looming large, and Hail Mary's appeal limited among younger audiences.