Not every space movie needs a franchise name attached to become a phenomenon. “Project Hail Mary” proved that this year, turning a mid-budget sci-fi adaptation into one of the biggest theatrical success stories of 2026 — and now, it’s finally landing on Prime Video.
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Project Hail Mary’s Box Office Journey
Opening in March 2026, the film launched to a massive $140.9 million globally in its debut weekend — the largest opening of the year at the time and the biggest start ever for Amazon MGM Studios. From there, strong word-of-mouth kept the momentum going for months rather than weeks, an increasingly rare feat in modern theatrical runs.
By its seventh weekend, the film had crossed $638 million worldwide, officially surpassing Ridley Scott’s The Martian — also based on an Andy Weir novel — to become the highest-grossing Andy Weir adaptation ever. The film kept climbing, eventually settling at roughly $680 million worldwide, including over $340 million domestically, by the end of its three-month theatrical run.
Project Hail Mary: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Global box office | ~$680 million |
| Domestic box office | ~$343 million |
| Opening weekend (global) | $140.9 million |
| Budget | ~$200 million |
| Based on | Novel by Andy Weir |
| Director | Phil Lord, Christopher Miller |
| Lead cast | Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller |
| Rotten Tomatoes score | 94% critics, 95% audience |
Why It Worked
Critics and audiences both praised Ryan Gosling’s performance, the emotional bond between his character and the alien Rocky, and the film’s visual scale. With a 94% critics’ score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the reception matched the box office momentum, fueling award-season buzz well after its theatrical run ended.
Now Streaming on Prime Video
After exceeding Amazon’s typical 45-day theatrical exclusivity window thanks to its box office success, “Project Hail Mary” has made its way to Prime Video, giving fans who missed it in theaters a chance to catch Gosling’s mission to save Earth from home.
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FAQs
Q1. How much did Project Hail Mary earn at the box office?
It grossed approximately $680 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
Q2. Where can I stream Project Hail Mary now?
The film is now available to stream on Prime Video.
