People who love science fiction are craving grand, sweeping stories set in space. While currently leading at the box office, Ridley Scott’s acclaimed 2015 sci-fi film, , is also gaining popularity on streaming services.
Viewers are sending The Martian soaring on digital rental and purchase charts. New data from FlixPatrol shows the popular sci-fi film is seeing a huge increase in popularity across platforms like YouTube TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Apple TV, and Google Play.
The success of The Martian on streaming is likely because Project Hail Mary was released in cinemas on March 20th. While the two films aren’t connected story-wise, they both feature screenplays written by Drew Goddard.
Project Hail Mary is currently the top movie in theaters, thanks to rave reviews. It opened at number one at the box office and had a fantastic opening weekend – the best of 2026 so far. While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and other upcoming films may challenge its position, early positive reactions from critics and audiences suggest Project Hail Mary will continue to perform well in the weeks ahead.
Project Hail Mary Is the Perfect Follow-Up to The Martian
When The Martian came out in 2015, it was a truly remarkable science fiction film, and nothing since has matched its grand scope and impressive scale. Directed by Ridley Scott, it set a high standard for the genre. Now, Project Hail Mary is one of the few films that actually surpasses it.
Project Hail Mary offers a grand, epic story best experienced on the largest movie screen possible. Similar to The Martian, the film centers around a captivating performance from a single actor – in this case, replacing Matt Damon. Both movies also stand out for their use of real, practical effects, a refreshing change from the CGI-heavy approach common in many modern blockbusters.
I’m absolutely blown away by this movie! Critics are loving it – a whopping 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes – and even more importantly, audiences agree with a 96% score. It feels like a new benchmark for science fiction, reminding me of how much I loved The Martian years ago. I really hope it continues to do well at the box office; Hollywood needs to see that audiences are craving smart, well-made blockbusters like this one!
The Martian is available to buy or rent on various PVOD platforms.
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2026-03-24 23:07