Ridley Scott’s $653M Sci-Fi Epic Hit Resurfaces on AMC+ 11 Years After Making 6x Its Budget

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As a huge fan of film, I’ve always been captivated by Ridley Scott’s vision, especially when he tackles science fiction. He’s given us so many incredible movies, and even his more recent work, like the one he released in 2015, really stands out.

The movie The Martian was both a hit with critics and audiences, and it’s still popular today with streaming viewers. According to FlixPatrol, it debuted at number seven on AMC+ on April 25th and stayed there for two days. It also gained traction on Apple TV and Google’s platforms.

The Martian Was a Fantastic Success

This science fiction movie centers on the Ares III crew’s mission to Mars. When a sudden and powerful dust storm hits, the crew makes the difficult decision to abort the mission and return to Earth. During the chaotic evacuation, astronaut Mark Watney is hit by debris and presumed dead, left behind on the red planet. Surprisingly, he survives and awakens to find himself completely alone, forced to use his ingenuity and skills to stay alive until NASA can devise a rescue plan.

The movie featured a fantastic cast, including Matt Damon as Mark Watney, along with Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, and many other talented actors. Ridley Scott directed the film, which was written by Drew Goddard and inspired by the novel of the same name by Andy Weir.

Ridley Scott has a proven track record with popular franchises, making this science fiction film a perfect fit for his talents. The movie was a major success, earning $653.6 million globally on a $108 million budget.

Both critics and audiences loved The Martian, giving it a 91% approval rating. The film was also recognized by the Academy, earning seven Oscar nominations.

Ridley Scott’s The Martian Might Be Overtaken By New Andy Weir Adaptation

As a huge movie fan, I remember when The Martian came out – it was Andy Weir’s debut novel and absolutely blew up, then became this massive hit film! He followed that up with Artemis in 2017, which didn’t quite reach the same heights, but still… I’ve been following the news about a potential adaptation of Artemis for ages, and apparently, Chris Miller and Phil Lord have been working tirelessly to nail the tech side of things to make it believable. It sounds like things are finally moving forward!

Andy Weir became incredibly popular recently with the success of Project Hail Mary. The film, directed and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and written by Drew Goddard (who also wrote The Martian), was a big hit. It stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with amnesia. As his memories return, he learns he’s on a mission to discover why the sun is fading and to save Earth.

The movie was a huge success, earning incredibly positive reviews from both critics and viewers. It stood out as a completely new story, not connected to any existing series. So far, Project Hail Mary has made over $613.4 million around the world and is still playing in cinemas. This is Amazon MGM Studios’ most successful film release to date, and with a budget of just $20 million, it’s already proven to be profitable.

The movie was released over a month ago, on March 20th, and is still performing well. Given its current popularity, it could potentially earn more than The Martian, which grossed $653.6 million.

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2026-04-27 03:13