Project Hail Mary proved both a critical and commercial triumph and it is available for streaming soon.
Project Hail Mary is the most talked-about sci-fi epic of the year, with the Ryan Gosling-led blockbuster following Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher who awakens aboard an interstellar spacecraft with absolutely no recollection of how he ended up there.
Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, the film hit cinemas in March 2026 and proved both a critical and commercial triumph, raking in an impressive $681 million (£509 million) at the global box office.
Not only did it claim the title of third highest-grossing film of 2026, it has subsequently been hailed as one of the finest films of the 2020s.
Driven by powerful word-of-mouth buzz, the film continued drawing in crowds throughout its entire theatrical run, prompting Amazon MGM to extend its cinema window to beyond three months.
Now, the film finally has a streaming release date, and here’s everything you need to know about watching it from the comfort of your own home.
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The film’s official synopsis reads: “Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.
“As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
“He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.”
From Thursday, June 18, Project Hail Mary will be available to stream exclusively on MGM+ in the UK.
Audiences can access MGM+ by subscribing directly through the MGM+ website, or as an additional channel through streaming platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV and Roku.
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The picture runs for 156 minutes, equivalent to two hours and 36 minutes.
Production occurred in 2024 across the UK, encompassing both location shoots and studio work. Every sequence aboard Hail Mary was captured on an authentic practical set built specifically for the production.
Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb reviews to express their opinions on the picture, with numerous viewers describing it as a “rock solid masterpiece”.
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One wrote: “One of the best movies I’ve seen in awhile. So cleverly written, with so much unexpected emotion. Someone better give Ryan Gosling an Oscar for this masterpiece.
“Phenomenal, emotional, and wildly entertaining from start to finish. I honestly don’t remember the last time a movie made me feel this in love with cinema again. 10/10. Truly in a league of its own.”
Project Hail Mary launches on MGM+ from June 18.