Project Hail Mary Sets Streaming Release Date: How to Watch
“Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, will release on MGM+ on June 18. The sci-fi thriller starring Ryan Gosling grossed $680 million globally following a March launch that set an Amazon Studios opening record, according to box office and production data.
How did “Project Hail Mary” perform at the box office?
The film earned $80.5 million during its March opening, which marked the biggest debut for Amazon Studios, surpassing the previous record held by “Creed III.” It held the title of the year’s largest debut until Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” took the top spot.
Who led the creative team and cast?
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film, with a script written by Drew Goddard. This project is Goddard’s second adaptation of a Weir novel, following his work on the 2015 film “The Martian.”
Goddard stated that Lord and Miller “thrive in finding the humanity inside of these crazy characters,” a quality he noted the film required. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, joined by Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt and puppeteer James Ortiz as the alien character, Rocky.
What is the connection between the film and NASA?
According to NASA, the Artemis II mission was designed to test spacecraft operations in deep space. The four-person crew watched “Project Hail Mary” before lift-off, and Ryan Gosling later sent the astronauts best wishes via a video message.

Will there be a sequel to “Project Hail Mary”?
Author Andy Weir told Den of Geek that he “might write a sequel someday,” though he is not currently working on one. Weir mentioned he has ideas for an expanded storyline, but stated that nothing is “good enough to run with yet.”
Because Weir possesses these preliminary ideas, a sequel could eventually enter development if the author decides the plot meets his standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does “Project Hail Mary” arrive on streaming?
The film will be available on MGM+ starting June 18.
Who plays the lead role in the movie?
Ryan Gosling plays the character Ryland Grace.
Which movie previously held Amazon Studios’ opening record?
“Creed III” held the record before “Project Hail Mary” surpassed it with an $80.5 million launch.
Do you think the film’s success will encourage more adaptations of hard science fiction novels?