Project Hail Mary Is Now Streaming After Crushing $656M at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary Just Hit Streaming — And Its Box Office Numbers Are Insane

If you missed Project Hail Mary in theaters, good news: Amazon MGM Studios just dropped the sci-fi blockbuster on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other VOD platforms as of May 12, 2026. And honestly? This is one of those movies that actually deserves the hype.

Based on the bestselling 2021 novel by Andy Weir — the same guy who gave us The Martian — this film follows Ryland Grace, a high school science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with zero memory of who he is or how he got there. Slowly, he pieces together that he is humanity's last hope against a cosmic threat that is literally dimming the sun.

The Box Office Beast

Before hitting your living room screen, Project Hail Mary absolutely crushed it in theaters. Directed by the powerhouse duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (the team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Lego Movie), with a screenplay by Drew Goddard (The Martian, Cabin in the Woods), the film pulled in a staggering $656 million worldwide — $328.3 million domestic and $328 million international.

Amazon is marketing it as their first original blockbuster, and honestly, the numbers speak for themselves. For comparison, that puts it in the same ballpark as some of the biggest theatrical releases of the year so far, right alongside titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the Michael Jackson biopic.

The Cast Is Absolutely Stacked

Ryan Gosling leads the film as Grace, delivering a performance that balances vulnerability, humor, and genuine awe. But he's far from alone in space. The supporting cast is loaded:

Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest) — bringing that intense, magnetic energy she always delivers
Lionel Boyce (The Bear) — proving his range extends way beyond the kitchen
Ken Leung (Lost, The Night Agent) — a genre veteran who elevates every scene
Milana Vayntrub (Our Flag Means Death) — adding heart and humor

Why You Should Watch It Now

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have a knack for making sci-fi feel personal and grounded, and Project Hail Mary is no exception. The film's mix of hard science, emotional storytelling, and a genuinely surprising friendship at its core makes it one of the most rewarding sci-fi experiences of 2026.

Whether you're a fan of Interstellar, The Martian, or just a good story about humans reaching beyond themselves, this one's worth your time. At $656 million, the world clearly agrees. Now it's your turn to see what the fuss is about — from your couch.

Stream Project Hail Mary now on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other digital platforms.