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Amazon's “Project Hail Mary” hits $655 M, launches PVOD worldwide

5/11/2026

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Amazon MGM Release

Amazon MGM Studios released “Project Hail Mary” on premium video-on-demand on May 12, 2026.
The film earned $655.7 million worldwide ($327.7 M domestic, $328 M international), cost $200 million, and is projected to generate $80 million from PVOD.
In India, it debuted on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV on May 12, 2026, renting for Rs 389 (Prime) or Rs 299 (Apple) with Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam tracks and continues in select theatres.

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Amazon Delays Streaming

Directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord announced the film will stay unavailable for streaming for an extended period.
Amazon MGM Studios set an August 11 home-media release for DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
The studio extended the theatrical run after the movie over-performed, keeping it off digital platforms beyond the 45-day window.
WhenToStream said a May 12 PVOD launch on Apple TV and Prime Video Store is possible, citing a DIRECTV guide image.

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Amazon MGM Release

Amazon MGM Studios released “Project Hail Mary” on premium video-on-demand on May 12, 2026.
The film earned $655.7 million worldwide ($327.7 M domestic, $328 M international), cost $200 million, and is projected to generate $80 million from PVOD.
In India, it debuted on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV on May 12, 2026, renting for Rs 389 (Prime) or Rs 299 (Apple) with Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam tracks and continues in select theatres.

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