‘Project Hail Mary’ gets new digital release date – how to watch

Newsweek · May 13, 2026 · 406 words · By Billie Melissa

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"Project Hail Mary" is heading for home release, landing on Video on Demand platforms following a hit run in movie theaters where it made $656.9 million worldwide.

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What happened

"Project Hail Mary" is heading for home release, landing on Video on Demand platforms following a hit run in movie theaters where it made $656.9 million worldwide.

Why it matters

Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, "Project Hail Mary" is an adaptation of Andy Weir's New York Times best-selling novel about a middle school teacher who awakes in space with a case of amnesia and has to piece together how he got there and what his…

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Believing he is alone in space, Grace gets to work trying to complete his mission when he stumbles across an unexpected companion who will change the course of his life.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that the film will likely end up on Prime Video in the future due to it being an Amazon MGM Studios release?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the film will likely end up on Prime Video in the future due to it being an Amazon MGM Studios release.”

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A cross-reference from CNBC and web search results regarding digital release patterns for Amazon MGM Studios confirm the film is an Amazon MGM Studios release.

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web search NEUTRAL — Project cancellation is the termination of a project prior to its completion and generally includes the cessation of access to funding and other project resources. Project cancellation may result from…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project

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web search NEUTRAL — Project Online Professional or Project Online Premium: If you have a subscription to one of the cloud-based solutions of Project you won't see an option to install it unless you have an assigned licen…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/install-project-7…

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web search NEUTRAL — A full list of approved 2026 Capital Projects (PDF) is available, as well as the 2026 Capital Project Descriptions (PDF). Subscribe to NotifyMe to receive weekly updates on the current transportation …
https://www.gjcity.org/1170/Current-Projects

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Claim 2: “"Project Hail Mary" does not yet have a confirmed release date for Blu-ray or DVD.”

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The provided evidence discusses digital releases and theatrical runs, but does not explicitly confirm or deny the existence of a Blu-ray/DVD release date.

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web search NEUTRAL — Project Hail Mary is a 2026 American science fiction film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary_(film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Believe in the Hail Mary. Phil Lord and Chris Miller's PROJECT HAIL MARY, starring Ryan Gosling, comes to AMC Theatres 3/20! Set a reminder for when ticke...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wRUfdALQM

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web search NEUTRAL — Project Hail Mary Ott Release Date Update: When & Where To Watch Ryan Gosling’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Online. 2 days ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 3: “It's available to rent or buy now, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $24.99.”

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Web search results explicitly state the movie is available to rent or buy with a rental price of $20 and a purchase price of $25, which aligns with the range of $19.99 to $24.99.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hail Mary or Ave Maria (from its first words in Latin), also known as the Angelic Salutation, is a traditional Catholic prayer addressing Mary, the mother of Jesus. The prayer is based on two bibl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hail_Mary

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Project Hail Mary is a 2021 hard science fiction novel by American writer Andy Weir. It centers on school teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who wakes up aboard a spacecraft, afflicted with a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Project Hail Mary is a 2026 American epic science fiction film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. It stars Rya…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary_(film)

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Claim 4: “"Project Hail Mary" will be available to watch digitally from May 12, 2026.”

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One web search result mentions a digital release date of May 12, 2026 (published May 10, 2026), but other sources are less specific or do not confirm the exact date.

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Claim 5: “"Project Hail Mary" made $656.9 million worldwide in movie theaters.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the film grossed $656 million worldwide in theaters.

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Claim 6: “Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, "Project Hail Mary" is an adaptation of Andy Weir's New York Times best-selling novel”

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Wikipedia and IMDb both confirm the film stars Ryan Gosling as the lead and is based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Project Hail Mary (Original Motion Picture Score) is the film score composed by Daniel Pemberton to the 2026 film Project Hail Mary directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew God…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary_(soundtrack)

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Claim 7: “"Project Hail Mary" is now available to rent and buy across Video on Demand platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.”

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Multiple sources (Forbes and other web results) confirm availability on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, and known for consumer electronics, software and online services. Founded in 1976 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of films originally produced and/or distributed theatrically or digitally by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and released (or scheduled to be released) in the 2020s. A † signifies a premi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_fi…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philip Anderson Lord (born July 12, 1975) and Christopher Robert Miller (born September 23, 1975) are an American filmmaking and acting duo. Their films are known for subversion of genre and detailed …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Lord_and_Christopher_Mill…

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