Those waiting for the best Sci-Fi movie released in 2026 so far to come to streaming will not have to wait any longer, as the film will be available to watch at home starting next week. 2026’s sci-fi movies have included quite a few streaming hits. Those come in different forms, including unique streaming releases and movies that were first released in theaters.
Good examples of both types of successful sci-fi movies on streaming include War Machine and Mercy. The first is a Netflix Original movie that instantly dominated the streamer’s global charts. Currently, the Alan Ritchson sci-fi thriller stands as Netflix’s 9th most-watched movie of all time, which is a major win for the sci-fi genre. The former boasts quite the star power.
Led by Chris Pratt as a detective trying to prove that he did not kill his wife to an A.I. judge, who is played by Silo‘s Rebecca Ferguson, before the timer runs out, and he is killed, Mercy only grossed $54.7 million worldwide. That said, when it arrived on Prime Video, the new sci-fi movie exploded, leading the streaming service’s charts all over the world.
Now is the time for Project Hail Mary to go a step above as it releases on streaming next week. Different from Mercy, which was a box office bomb but a streaming hit, Ryan Gosling’s latest space adventure has become one of 2026’s most successful box office stories. As such, it can carry that momentum as it releases on streaming to become an all-around hit.
Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary Finally Comes To Streaming After Huge Box Office Run
Project Hail Mary will be released on MGM+ on June 18, exactly one week from now. The sci-fi movie released in theaters on March 20. That means Gosling’s new movie will arrive on streaming 90 days, or three full months, later. This comes after Project Hail Mary proved itself so successful at the box office that Amazon MGM Studios decided to push its digital and streaming release dates. One of Project Hail Mary‘s directors, Christopher Miller, took to X to explain the delay back on April 16. According to Miller, the movie needed to be seen on the big screen.He said, “
Ryan Gosling turns in a career-best performance in Phil Lord & Christopher Miller’s new film, which is headed straight for the sci-fi pantheon.
We announced yesterday that MGM is extending the exclusive theatrical window for PROJECT HAIL MARY so it won’t be on streaming anytime soon.” It is easy to see why the studio was so keen on breaking protocol and delaying Project Hail Mary‘s streaming release. The sci-fi movie’s box office stands at a mighty total of $680.3 million. Based on Project Hail Mary‘s reported budget of $200 million, the film needed to land between $400 million and $500 million to break even. Like Gosling’s Ryland Grace, Project Hail Mary succeeded at its mission at the box office.
Why Project Hail Mary Is Worth Watching On MGM+
Project Hail Mary is one of the year’s most exciting releases, so those who have yet to check it out must absolutely keep their eyes on MGM+ next week. The sci-fi movie is based on the 2021 book of the same name by Andy Weir, who also penned another huge sci-fi novel, The Martian. If you enjoyed the emotional Matt Damon astronaut movie, Project Hail Mary is the perfect new 2026 sci-fi release for you. It has got the same impeccable visuals, high-stakes story, deeply human core, and mix of fun and dread that the Damon film was so successful for.
Additionally, Drew Goddard penned the screenplays for both The Martian and Project Hail Mary. Acting-wise, Ryan Gosling delivers a masterclass as Ryland Grace. Throughout the movie, he plays the many different sides of the teacher-turned-savior-of-humanity, making the audience cheer, laugh, cry, and swoon. The film follows Grace in the past as he is recruited to save the Sun, and in the present, as his adventure in space leads him to the wonderful alien Rocky. With directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s style and high energy, Project Hail Mary is a wild ride worth hopping on.
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March 15, 2026
- Runtime
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157 minutes
- Director
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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
- Writers
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Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
- Producers
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Aditya Sood, Amy Pascal, Andy Weir, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Rachel O’Connor, Ryan Gosling