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MGM+ Launches Project Hail Mary Streaming Window Ahead of Prime Video Release
Just two months after its theatrical debut, Project Hail Mary is now streaming on MGM+. The 2026 science‑fiction blockbuster—third‑highest‑grossing film of the year—opened in U.S. cinemas on March 20 and is available on the platform from May 12. Prime members can tap the deal by subscribing to MGM+ for two months at $0.99 per month through June 26; thereafter the standard $7.99 monthly rate applies. The early‑access window gives viewers a head start before the film moves into Amazon’s Prime Video library.
The story, adapted from Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, follows middle‑school teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) as he awakens aboard the interstellar vessel Hail Mary with no memory of how he arrived. Written by Drew Goddard and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the 2 h 37 m feature was shot in the United Kingdom during 2024. It premiered in London on March 9 and opened in the United States on March 20, earning $682.3 million worldwide and ranking third in global box‑office totals for 2026, behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael. Critics awarded the film a 94 % Tomatometer score and a 95 % Popcornmeter rating.
MGM+, formerly Epix, is a premium cable and streaming service owned by Impulse Entertainment, a subsidiary of Metro‑Goldwyn‑Mayer, itself part of Amazon MGM Studios. The brand was renamed MGM+ in January 2023 and offers a library that includes recent theatrical releases, original series, and classic MGM titles. Subscribers can access MGM+ directly through the service’s own app for $7.99 per month or $5.17 per year. The channel is also available as an add‑on on over‑the‑top platforms: YouTube TV ($8 per month), DIRECTV ($0.99 for the first three months), Sling TV ($8 per month), Philo Essential ($25 per month plus a $7.99 add‑on), and FuboTV Deluxe ($73.99 for the first month).
The MGM+ streaming window for Project Hail Mary is the first exclusive period before the film appears on Prime Video, where it is expected to become available after the MGM+ window expires. The film is not currently available on Hulu or Netflix. In addition to Project Hail Mary, MGM+ hosts original series such as From and the upcoming crime drama The Westies, as well as other MGM titles. The two‑month Prime subscription offer, which ends on June 26, allows viewers to watch the film and the series at a discounted rate before the standard monthly price takes effect. The arrangement aligns with Amazon’s strategy of staggered releases across its streaming properties.
At present, Project Hail Mary is available on MGM+ from May 12, 2026, with the two‑month discounted subscription ending June 26. After that, the service will continue to offer the film at the regular $7.99 monthly rate. The film’s forthcoming availability on Prime Video will extend its reach to a broader audience. MGM+ will also continue to add new original content, and the platform’s multi‑platform availability ensures that viewers can access the library on a variety of devices and service bundles.
The story, adapted from Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, follows middle‑school teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) as he awakens aboard the interstellar vessel Hail Mary with no memory of how he arrived. Written by Drew Goddard and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the 2 h 37 m feature was shot in the United Kingdom during 2024. It premiered in London on March 9 and opened in the United States on March 20, earning $682.3 million worldwide and ranking third in global box‑office totals for 2026, behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael. Critics awarded the film a 94 % Tomatometer score and a 95 % Popcornmeter rating.
MGM+, formerly Epix, is a premium cable and streaming service owned by Impulse Entertainment, a subsidiary of Metro‑Goldwyn‑Mayer, itself part of Amazon MGM Studios. The brand was renamed MGM+ in January 2023 and offers a library that includes recent theatrical releases, original series, and classic MGM titles. Subscribers can access MGM+ directly through the service’s own app for $7.99 per month or $5.17 per year. The channel is also available as an add‑on on over‑the‑top platforms: YouTube TV ($8 per month), DIRECTV ($0.99 for the first three months), Sling TV ($8 per month), Philo Essential ($25 per month plus a $7.99 add‑on), and FuboTV Deluxe ($73.99 for the first month).
The MGM+ streaming window for Project Hail Mary is the first exclusive period before the film appears on Prime Video, where it is expected to become available after the MGM+ window expires. The film is not currently available on Hulu or Netflix. In addition to Project Hail Mary, MGM+ hosts original series such as From and the upcoming crime drama The Westies, as well as other MGM titles. The two‑month Prime subscription offer, which ends on June 26, allows viewers to watch the film and the series at a discounted rate before the standard monthly price takes effect. The arrangement aligns with Amazon’s strategy of staggered releases across its streaming properties.
At present, Project Hail Mary is available on MGM+ from May 12, 2026, with the two‑month discounted subscription ending June 26. After that, the service will continue to offer the film at the regular $7.99 monthly rate. The film’s forthcoming availability on Prime Video will extend its reach to a broader audience. MGM+ will also continue to add new original content, and the platform’s multi‑platform availability ensures that viewers can access the library on a variety of devices and service bundles.
