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Amazon’s “Project Hail Mary” streams on MGM+ June 18 ?

6/11/2026

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Amazon MGM Streams

Amazon MGM Studios will stream Project Hail Mary on MGM+ beginning June 18, 2026.
The film opened March 20, 2026, earned $681 million worldwide on a $200 million budget, posted an $80 million opening weekend, and holds 94% critic and 95% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
After a 90-day theatrical run, it entered VOD in mid-May before debuting on MGM+.
MGM+ charges $7.99 per month, with Amazon planning to later move the film to Prime Video.

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NASA Watches

NASA crew watched “Project Hail Mary” before the Artemis II launch, creating a rare sci-fi and deep-space crossover.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller helmed the live-action adaptation, while screenwriter Drew Goddard returned for his second Andy Weir project, reinforcing his niche in novel-to-film translations.
Amazon MGM Studios is using the film to promote MGM+ subscriptions, while author Andy Weir says a sequel may arrive but he lacks a ready storyline.

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MGM Plus Launches

MGM Plus is pairing Project Hail Mary’s launch with The Running Man and The Naked Gun to broaden its sci-fi/comedy slate.
CNET critic Aaron Pruner praised Project Hail Mary’s blend of science-fiction and humor.
The film stars Sandra Hüller of Anatomy of a Fall with Ryan Gosling’s Ryland Grace.
Reviewers note the comedic tone, a shift from Weir’s serious The Martian.
The promotion also includes the original mystery-horror series From.

History

Historical Context

In January 2007 Netflix launched streaming with 1,000 titles, pioneering direct-to-consumer distribution and negotiating 28-day post-theatrical windows with studios in 2010. That early window compression led studios like Warner Bros. and Disney to explore streaming-first deals. Now Amazon MGM Studios mirrors the model, debuting Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary on MGM+ after a 90-day theatrical run.

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Amazon MGM Streams

Amazon MGM Studios will stream Project Hail Mary on MGM+ beginning June 18, 2026.
The film opened March 20, 2026, earned $681 million worldwide on a $200 million budget, posted an $80 million opening weekend, and holds 94% critic and 95% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
After a 90-day theatrical run, it entered VOD in mid-May before debuting on MGM+.
MGM+ charges $7.99 per month, with Amazon planning to later move the film to Prime Video.

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