Ridley Scott’s last sci-fi hit is now streaming on Prime Video, setting up Project Hail Mary’s arrival after its Friday debut. For extra viewing, Scott’s blockbuster survival tale The Martian is also streaming—perfect for a sci-fi double feature built on smart
When Prime Video opened its Friday lineup. it didn’t just add a new sci-fi blockbuster—it handed viewers a ready-made double feature. Project Hail Mary premiered on the platform after grossing $670 million worldwide. and it’s already earning the kind of glow that turns “weekend watch” into a full-on event.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary is based on a novel by Andy Weir. The movie has been embraced by both audiences and critics alike, landing at a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus praises it as “A visually dazzling space odyssey that’s carried along effortlessly by the gravitational pull of Ryan Gosling at his most winning. Project Hail Mary is a near-miraculous fusion of smarts and heart.”.
What makes the timing feel especially satisfying for longtime sci-fi fans is what Prime Video is also carrying alongside it: Ridley Scott’s most recent sci-fi film. Scott—known for classics like Alien and Blade Runner—stayed away from the genre for over a decade before his next return in August with The Dog Stars. starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin. His last sci-fi movie, released in 2015, is now streaming on Prime Video and remains his highest-grossing sci-fi hit.
That 2015 film is The Martian, starring Matt Damon. The movie grossed around $630 million worldwide against a reported budget of a little more than $100 million. On Rotten Tomatoes. it sits at a 91% score. with the consensus calling it “Smart. thrilling. and surprisingly funny. ” and noting that it’s a faithful adaptation of the bestselling book that brings out the best in Damon and director Ridley Scott.
The Martian’s awards run was big as well. It received nominations for seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Damon. At the Golden Globes, it was nominated in the Best Motion Picture — Comedy or Musical category, a choice described in the coverage as “rather controversial.”
The overlap between Scott’s last sci-fi release and Weir’s work adds another layer to the viewing path. Project Hail Mary is based on a novel by Andy Weir, and the same writer’s book served as the source material for Scott’s last sci-fi movie.
With Project Hail Mary arriving on Prime Video Friday and The Martian already available, it’s an easy pivot into sci-fi mode—one space survival story stacking cleanly onto the next, right before Scott’s The Dog Stars moves into August.
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