Matt Damon’s $630 Million Sci-Fi Thriller That’s “A Must See” Is Touching Down on a New Streaming Home

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As a huge sci-fi fan, I’m really excited to hear that Ridley Scott’s The Martian is coming to a new streaming platform! Scott is a legend – he gave us classics like Alien and Blade Runner, and then in 2015, he just nailed it again with this one. The Martian has such an incredible cast, too – Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, even Sean Bean! It’s a truly fantastic film, and I’m thrilled more people will have easy access to it. Ten years later, it still holds up as a modern sci-fi masterpiece, and I can’t wait to watch it again on this new platform.

Get ready to stream the thrilling sci-fi adventure, The Martian, on Peacock starting December 1st! Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, the film is based on the popular novel by Andy Weir (who also wrote the upcoming film Project Hail Mary). Damon plays Mark Watney, an astronaut and botanist stranded on Mars after a fierce dust storm forces his crew to evacuate, mistakenly believing him to be dead. He must use all his ingenuity and skills to survive alone on the harsh Red Planet and find a way to signal Earth. It’s a gripping and realistic story about overcoming incredible odds.

After a powerful storm on Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is mistakenly thought to be dead and left behind. Stranded with limited resources, he must rely on his intelligence and determination to survive the harsh Martian environment. Back on Earth, NASA and a global team of scientists race against time to bring him home, and his fellow astronauts devise a risky plan to attempt a rescue.

Not only is The Martian considered one of the best films by director Ridley Scott and actor Matt Damon, but it was also a huge hit with audiences. Made with a budget of around $108 million, the movie earned over $630 million in theaters. It’s also been very popular on streaming services, quickly becoming a top title on any platform it’s been available on. You can expect it to be a popular choice on Peacock when it arrives on December 1st.

‘The Martian’ Is a “Must-See” Sci-Fi Thriller


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Saying The Martian was a hit doesn’t quite capture how well it did. The movie was both a financial success and critically acclaimed, earning overwhelmingly positive reviews from both viewers and critics. It currently boasts a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences. Even ten years later, people are still enthusiastic about The Martian, as evidenced by comments like this one from a Rotten Tomatoes user: “It’s exciting, heartwarming, funny, and feels surprisingly realistic, even though it’s based on a science fiction novel. Matt Damon and the entire cast deliver fantastic performances – no surprises there! Definitely a must-see.”

Beyond its exciting science and thrilling plot, The Martian is a deeply compelling story about one man’s fight to survive and get back to Earth. It resonated with many viewers on an emotional level – one person even said any movie that makes them cry automatically gets a 5-star rating, praising its straightforward and heartwarming nature.

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2025-11-27 20:47