# Is PROJECT HAIL MARY the first blockbuster of 2026? + READY OR NOT 2 w/ David Thompson of THE DIRECT

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Podcast: [B.O. Boys (Movie Box Office)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office-352050)
Published: 2026-03-18T16:00:00+00:00
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The Direct's David Thompson joins to preview Ryan Gosling's sci-fi epic PROJECT HAIL MARY! Can this hit THE MARTIAN levels of blockbuster, or are MGM's box office hopes about to get lost in space? We break it all down! Plus we answer the question... why is there a READY OR NOT 2? --- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---

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