TMDb/Project Hail Mary Movie Project Hail Mary's box office success proves Amazon's new theatrical-first strategy works. See why delaying streaming boosted this sci-fi hit. April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - Project Hail Mary, the latest sci-fi thriller from Amazon MGM, has surpassed box office expectations for the fifth consecutive weekend. This success is largely due to the studio's strategic decision to re-release the film in IMAX theaters for an additional week and to delay its availability on Prime Video.