Project Hail Mary Dethrones Avatar 3 on Streaming Charts

Well, here’s something you probably didn’t see coming: Ryan Gosling’s shiny new sci-fi epic, 'Project Hail Mary', just knocked 'Avatar' (yes, James Cameron’s perpetual cash printer) off the top of the digital movie charts. It’s only been a few months since it landed in theaters, but this thing is already racking up major wins—both with critics and at the box office—and now it's giving Pandora a run for its money on home screens, too.

Gosling in Space: The Short Version

Here's the gist: Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a regular science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship, memory wiped clean—not exactly an ideal way to start the day. As he pieces together who he is, he discovers he’s got the not-at-all-stressful job of saving the sun (and, you know, every living thing on Earth). So, only slightly higher stakes than figuring out the coffee maker.

Dominating Digital, Smashing the Box Office

'Project Hail Mary' isn’t just making theater owners happy—it’s now sitting pretty at the top of the iTunes Top Movies chart, according to PopVortex. If you’re itching to watch it at home, that’ll be $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to buy on digital. Still not exactly cheap, but that hasn’t stopped folks from hitting 'play'.

The sci-fi flick is currently the second highest-grossing movie of 2026 worldwide (according to Box Office Mojo), trailing just behind 'The Super Mario Bros Galaxy Movie'. Yep, a plumber in space is the only one beating Gosling’s physics teacher in space.

"Project Hail Mary" is riding a hot streak—No. 1 on digital, No. 2 worldwide, and no signs of slowing down.

When Can You Stream It (For Real)?

Right now, Amazon MGM controls the North American rights, which probably means you’ll see it pop up on Prime Video or MGM+ sooner or later. No dates confirmed yet, so for now, if you’re not coughing up for the premium digital option, you’re out of luck. A DVD or Blu-ray? Still in the ether; nobody’s said a word.

Merch Mania (Because This is 2026)

• LEGO has already put out a 'Project Hail Mary' ship set. Expect tiny plastic Gosling floating through your living room.
• There’s a plush toy of Rocky, the movie’s friendly alien, which is apparently a thing people wanted.
• If you’re more of a gamer, Andy Weir himself (the author behind the whole story) is working on a VR game set in this universe, with a fresh plot.

What's Next for the Space Teacher?

In probably the least surprising twist, all this success has studios sniffing around for sequel and spinoff potential. According to multiple reports, early talks are happening about how to turn 'Project Hail Mary' into something bigger than a one-and-done movie.

Bottom line: Gosling’s latest is on a heater, sending digital renters to space, upstaging blue aliens, and possibly setting up a new sci-fi franchise. If you like your blockbusters with brainy stakes and a dash of existential panic, you’ll want to keep an eye on this one.