Project Hail Mary, the sci-fi blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling, is set to stream exclusively on MGM+ in the UK from June 18, leaving many fans disappointed by the platform choice.
Box Office Success and Critical Acclaim
Based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel, the film follows Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher who wakes up on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. The movie was a box office triumph, earning $681 million (£509 million) worldwide and becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2026. Shot in the UK, it stayed in theaters longer than expected due to its popularity. With a runtime of 156 minutes, fans on IMDb have hailed it as a "rock solid masterpiece."
Streaming Details
Project Hail Mary will stream exclusively on MGM+ in the UK. Viewers can subscribe directly via the MGM+ website or add it as a channel through platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Roku. A seven-day free trial is available, after which the monthly subscription costs approximately £4.49. Although Amazon MGM Studios produced the film, leading many to expect a Prime Video debut, it will initially be on MGM+, with a later release on Prime Video anticipated.
Fan Reactions
Fans took to social media to express confusion and disappointment over the MGM+ exclusivity. Comments included "Who the hell has MGM+?" and "I don't know a single person who has MGM+." Deadline explained that different films in the Amazon MGM-verse have different approval processes, accounting for the varied release platforms.
Despite the streaming controversy, the film has garnered widespread praise. One IMDb reviewer wrote: "One of the best movies I've seen in a while. So cleverly written, with so much unexpected emotion. Someone better give Ryan Gosling an Oscar for this masterpiece."
Project Hail Mary lands on MGM+ in the UK on June 18.
