Observed Signal · Jun 9, 2026 · Content Release · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Project Hail Mary Arrives on MGM+ June 18
Project Hail Mary, the sci‑fi film starring Ryan Gosling and adapted from Andy Weir's bestselling novel, will become available to stream on MGM+ with a subscription starting June 18, 2026. The movie premiered in theaters on March 20 and has grossed over $679 million worldwide. In May 2026 it became available to rent or buy on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video; Amazon MGM Studios is bringing the title to MGM+ for subscriber on‑demand viewing. The cast includes Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub and James Ortiz (voice and lead puppeteer of Rocky). The article was published by Cord Cutters News on June 9, 2026.
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- Project Hail Mary will be available to stream on MGM+ beginning June 18, 2026.
- Amazon MGM Studios is first bringing the title to MGM+.
- The film premiered in theaters on March 20 (date as stated in article).
- Project Hail Mary has earned over $679 million globally.
- The film became available to rent or buy on platforms including Amazon Prime Video prior to the MGM+ launch.
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Project Hail Mary Now Streaming on Prime Video
Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel starring Ryan Gosling, which opened in theaters on March 20, 2026, is now available to stream at home. As of the article's publication on May 12, 2026, the film can be rented or purchased on platforms including Prime Video. Rental terms noted: 30 days to start watching after purchase and 48 hours to finish once playback begins. The Cord Cutters News article (by Jess Barnes) includes affiliate links (Amazon/Prime) and site monetization disclosures.
Project Hail Mary Tops Prime Video Charts
Project Hail Mary has become Amazon Prime Video’s most-watched movie shortly after its addition to the service. The film, adapted from Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with Ryan Gosling in the lead, opened theatrically on March 20 and later debuted on streaming on July 3. With an estimated $200M production budget, roughly $683M worldwide box office, and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, the title quickly climbed Prime Video’s internal rankings after a brief exclusive window on MGM Plus and is available to Prime members at no additional cost. The article frames this performance as evidence of Amazon’s strategy to convert theatrical successes into long-term streaming engagement.
Project Hail Mary Remains Top Performer on Prime Video
Project Hail Mary continues to show strong streaming performance on Amazon's Prime Video, remaining the fourth most-watched movie on the service about one month after its Prime debut. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, enjoyed a major theatrical run (U.S. release March 20, 2026), opening to more than $80 million domestically and ultimately grossing roughly $684 million worldwide. Following windows on premium VOD and MGM+, it arrived on Prime Video on July 3, 2026 and initially topped streaming charts before settling at fourth amid other new releases. The sustained interest highlights cross-platform audience retention for a large-budget studio title and reinforces Amazon’s content strategy across theatrical and streaming windows.
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