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Project Hail Mary Dominates Amazon Prime Video Charts & Is More Popular Than The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Here Are The Other Top 10 Movies on Amazon Prime Video
Project Hail Mary just hit No. 1 on Amazon's global PVOD chart, beating out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Here's how to watch it on your Firestick plus the full top 10 list for May 2026.
I’ve had the Prime Video app open on my Firestick 4K Max pretty much every evening this week, and Project Hail Mary is impossible to miss. Ryan Gosling’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel hit digital platforms on May 10, 2026, and it hasn’t left the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s global Premium Video On Demand chart since. It’s beating The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It’s beating Avatar: Fire and Ash. It’s sitting at the top of the chart in multiple countries simultaneously. If you haven’t watched it yet, Amazon’s algorithm is going to keep surfacing it until you do.
Here’s the part that trips people up: as of late May 2026, Project Hail Mary is a rental or purchase title — it has not entered the free Prime Video catalog yet, and Amazon has not announced a streaming date. So you’re paying to watch it on your Fire TV for now. I’ll walk you through exactly how to do that, explain what the “Prime Member Early Access” label on Fandango actually means, and break down the rest of the top 10 so you know what else is worth your time and your money.
Project Hail Mary is No. 1 on Amazon’s global PVOD chart as of May 2026 — above The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and The Housemaid. On your Firestick, you access it through the built-in Prime Video app as a paid rental or purchase. It is not yet included with Prime membership, no free streaming date has been announced, and regional availability varies. Search for it inside Prime Video, select your rental or purchase option, and it streams directly on Fire TV.
How Project Hail Mary Got to No. 1
$668 million at the worldwide box office. An $80 million North American opening weekend. Those aren’t numbers you see from most sci-fi adaptations, and they translate directly into digital chart momentum — when a movie that size moves to home video, everyone who missed it in theaters rushes to catch up.
ScreenRant’s May 18, 2026 report confirmed Project Hail Mary sitting at No. 1 on Amazon’s global PVOD chart, ahead of The Housemaid, which had been holding that spot for weeks. The film’s theatrical run began in March 2026 and the digital window opened May 10 — a tight window that kept audience hunger high. The fact that it landed above The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — a franchise title with a built-in multi-generational fanbase — says a lot about the word-of-mouth momentum this film built.
Fandango lists it under “Prime Member Early Access,” which signals Amazon is treating this as a prestige monetization release rather than a quick-to-streaming title. That framing typically means it stays in the paid tier for an extended window before any catalog inclusion. Don’t hold your breath for free Prime streaming in the near future.
The Full Amazon PVOD Top 10 — May 2026
Quick comparison before we dive in:
| Rank | Title | Genre | Access Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1 No. 1 Globally | Project Hail Mary | Sci-Fi / Adventure | Rent or Buy |
| 2 | The Housemaid | Thriller | Rent or Buy |
| 3 | The Devil Wears Prada | Drama / Comedy | Rent or Buy |
| 4 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Sci-Fi / Action | Rent or Buy |
| 5 | Shelter | Drama / Thriller | Rent or Buy |
| 6 | Greenland 2: Migration | Action / Disaster | Rent or Buy |
| 7 | Scream 7 | Horror | Rent or Buy |
| 8 | Nuremberg | Historical Drama | Rent or Buy |
| 9 | GOAT | Sports Drama | Rent or Buy |
| 10 | Hamnet | Period Drama | Rent or Buy |
Project Hail Mary on Firestick: What You’re Actually Getting
Project Hail Mary
- No. 1 on Amazon’s global PVOD chart as of May 2026
- $668M worldwide box office — one of the biggest sci-fi films in years
- Streams directly through the built-in Prime Video app on all Fire TV devices
- 4K HDR available on Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max
- No additional app installs required — Prime Video is pre-loaded on every Firestick
The practical upside for Firestick owners: you don’t need to install anything new or do any sideloading. Prime Video is pre-installed on every Fire TV device, so finding the film is literally a search bar away. The downside is that you’re paying — this isn’t a “hit play for free” situation while you’re waiting for it to land in the Prime catalog.
✓ Pros
- Pre-installed Prime Video app — no sideloading, no Downloader, no developer options required
- Streams in 4K HDR on Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max on a strong WiFi connection
- Rental window gives you 30 days to start it, then 48 hours to finish once you press play
- Purchasing adds it permanently to your Amazon library across all your devices
- Fast checkout using the Amazon account already tied to your Fire TV
✕ Cons
- Not included with Prime membership yet — separate rental or purchase fee applies
- No confirmed date for when (or if) it moves into the free Prime catalog
- Regional availability varies — may not show a rental/purchase option in all countries
How to Watch Project Hail Mary on Your Firestick
How to Watch Project Hail Mary on Firestick
5 stepsOpen Prime Video
From your Firestick home screen, navigate to the Prime Video app in your app row. It’s pre-installed on every Fire TV device — if you don’t see it immediately, press the Home button and scroll right through your apps. You can also use the voice remote and say “Open Prime Video.”
Search for the Title
Press the Search icon (magnifying glass) inside Prime Video and type “Project Hail Mary” using the on-screen keyboard. The D-pad makes this manageable — navigate to each letter and press select. The film should appear in predictive results before you finish typing.
Select Your Access Option
On the title page, you’ll see rental and purchase price options listed. Use your remote to highlight your preferred option — Rent for a single viewing window, Buy if you want it permanently in your library. Confirm the purchase through your Amazon account. If you have a PIN set for purchases, you’ll be prompted to enter it here.
Start Watching
After confirmation, hit Watch Now or Play on the title page. On a Firestick 4K Max connected to a stable WiFi network, 4K HDR streams load quickly. If you’re on a slower connection or seeing the loading spinner, check our Firestick buffering fixes guide before you blame the movie.
Troubleshoot If the Title Doesn't Appear
If Project Hail Mary shows no rental or purchase option in your region, or if playback fails: (1) verify your region — availability varies by country, (2) update the Prime Video app via Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications → Prime Video → Update, and (3) confirm you’re signed into the same Amazon account used for your payment method. A quick device restart (hold the power button, select Restart) clears most playback session errors.
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→The Rest of the Top 10 — Honest Takes
The Housemaid (#2) is the closest like-for-like PVOD alternative if you want another current chart title. It’s been in the top three for weeks — sustained chart position like that is usually driven by genuine audience recommendations, not opening weekend hype.
The Devil Wears Prada (#3) is an older catalog title making an unexpected chart run. If you’ve somehow never seen it, it’s a genuine classic that holds up. Its chart resurrection likely means a price adjustment or algorithmic push — either way, it’s probably cheaper to rent than the newer titles.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (#4) is the franchise pick of the bunch. If you have a Firestick 4K Max and a 4K HDR-capable TV, this is the obvious technical showcase rental — the visual spectacle is the whole point.
Shelter (#5) and Greenland 2: Migration (#6) suggest audiences are in a disaster-thriller mood this month. Greenland 2 especially makes sense as a Project Hail Mary alternative — it’s sci-fi-adjacent survival territory for viewers who want something in the same register without the Weir source material.
Scream 7 (#7) is the horror pick. If you’ve kept up with the Scream franchise on your Fire TV, this continues the same formula. If you haven’t — this is not the entry point.
Nuremberg (#8) and Hamnet (#10) are the prestige drama options. Hamnet in particular has been getting attention as a serious awards-adjacent film — if you want something quieter than the Ryan Gosling spectacle this week, that’s where I’d redirect you.
GOAT (#9) rounds out the list as the sports drama entry. Its presence in the top 10 means it found an audience; the chart data doesn’t give us more than that.
Want Free Options While You Wait?
If you’d rather not pay for a rental while hoping Project Hail Mary eventually enters the free Prime catalog, your Firestick has solid no-cost alternatives to fill the time. Our guides on the best free movie apps for Firestick and free movies on Firestick cover the apps that are actually working in 2026 — there’s a lot of quality content that doesn’t require reaching for your wallet.
Tubi and Pluto TV are both pre-installed or available free from the Amazon App Store, and they carry deep movie libraries at no cost. They’re not going to have Project Hail Mary — but they’ll keep your evenings occupied.
For a bigger picture of everything worth streaming on Fire TV right now, our roundup of the 22 best Firestick apps in 2026 covers the full landscape across free and paid services.
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Last updated: May 2026
