Observed Signal · Jul 6, 2026 · Platform Content Update · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
The Martian Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Cord Cutters News reports that The Martian (2015) is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost to Prime subscribers. The article links the availability to recent strong streaming performance for the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, which opened theatrically March 20, 2026, grossed over $600 million worldwide, and arrived on Prime Video July 3, 2026. The piece summarizes Andy Weir’s background and bibliography (The Martian, Artemis, Project Hail Mary) and notes key production details: Ridley Scott directed the 2015 The Martian starring Matt Damon, and the Project Hail Mary film was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and stars Ryan Gosling. The article was published on July 6, 2026.
Content availability on a major streaming service is of limited direct impact to the AdTech industry; it's relevant to streaming inventory and audience reach but not an industry-shifting announcement.
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- The Martian (2015 film) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video as part of Prime membership.
- Project Hail Mary (film) opened in theaters on March 20, 2026, grossed over $600 million worldwide, and arrived on Prime Video on July 3, 2026.
- Andy Weir is the author of The Martian (originally self-published 2011), Artemis (2017) and Project Hail Mary (2021); he was born June 16, 1972.
- The Martian film was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Matt Damon; it was released in October 2015 and received multiple Academy Award nominations.
- Article published by Cord Cutters News on 2026-07-06.
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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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