The successful sci-fi film *Project Hail Mary*, starring Ryan Gosling, is set to make its streaming debut on MGM+ starting June 18.

This move follows an extended theatrical run and a period on PVOD, where the film continued to attract audiences.

*Project Hail Mary* concluded its run in cinemas with an impressive $681 million worldwide, establishing itself as one of the biggest sci-fi successes of 2026.

Its performance was particularly notable given that it lacked major franchise backing, relying instead on the popularity of its source material, Andy Weir's bestselling novel, and the direction of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

Initially, many anticipated the Amazon MGM production would head directly to Prime Video, a common strategy for the studio's releases.

However, Amazon has opted to premiere the film on MGM+ first.

This decision mirrors a strategy used for 2024's *American Fiction*, which also debuted on MGM+ before eventually moving to Prime Video weeks later.

This suggests a potential effort to boost MGM+'s profile.

### Sequel Prospects for Project Hail Mary

The film's strong performance has naturally led to discussions about a potential sequel.

Author Andy Weir, who also penned *The Martian*, has expressed optimism about continuing the *Project Hail Mary* story.

While he has ruled out a sequel for *The Martian*, Weir has revealed he is in the early stages of developing ideas for a follow-up to *Project Hail Mary*.

He emphasized that he would only proceed if he could craft a story that lives up to the original.

This development is significant for fans of the genre, as it indicates a potential expansion of a critically and commercially successful sci-fi narrative.

Meanwhile, the industry is also watching to see if Steven Spielberg's upcoming *Disclosure Day* can challenge the box office benchmarks set by films like *Project Hail Mary* and *Super Mario Galaxy Movie*.