Matt Damonis in the middle of filming his next film,The OdysseyfromChristopher Nolan, but 10 years ago, he starred in a space sci-fi epic that’s returned to streaming charts. Damon stars alongsideJessica ChastaininThe Martian, the 2015 film following Mark Watney, an astronaut/botanist who gets stranded on Mars and has to figure out a way to survive until he’s rescued.The Martianis currently streaming on HBO Maxin the United States, and it’s also one of the most popular movies in countries such as Guatemala, Latvia, and Uganda. The film earned scores of 91% from both critics and audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes, and it also grossed a whopping $630 million at the global box office against a $108 million budget, making it a colossal financial success.
During a 2015 interview with Parade, Matt Damon calledThe Martiana“love letter to science.”Damon and scribeDrew Goddardsat down together long before the film entered production and worked together to ensure it was scientifically accurate. He also expressed hope that some kids could see the movie and potentially be driven to pursue careers in science.The Martianwriter Drew Goddard is also known for his work onDaredevil,World War Z, andCloverfield. Legendary filmmakerRidley Scottwas tapped to directThe Martian, which came one year after he helmedExodus: Gods and Kingsbut two years before he returned to the Alien franchise withCovenant. Scott most recently directed the epic blockbuster legacy sequel,Gladiator II. He’s also been set to directThe Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller coming to theaters next year on March 27.
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Universal Pictures recently confirmed thattickets forThe Odysseywill go on sale this weekend, a full year ahead of the film’s planned release. However, there’s a catch — the only tickets going on sale are for the 70 mm IMAX format. All other tickets will go on sale closer to release, like normal. This is likely nothing more than a marketing play to encourage fans to find a 70 mm IMAX theater to see the film. Nolan’sOdysseywill be the first film evershot entirely on IMAX cameras.
The Martianis one of the most popular movies in the world onHBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Damon’s future projects.
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