The Martian, Ridley Scott's 2015 sci-fi film starring Matt Damon, has surged back into popularity after landing on Prime Video this month, riding a wave of renewed interest in Damon following Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Critics have praised Damon's performance as Odysseus in the newly released film, and the attention has prompted audiences to revisit his earlier work, with The Martian re-emerging as a fan favourite over a decade after its cinema release.

The film, based on Andy Weir's debut novel, has climbed Prime Video's US chart since being added this month, rising from tenth to sixth place in the platform's most-watched films according to tracking site FlixPatrol. Weir, whose work also inspired this year's Project Hail Mary adaptation, first found major success with The Martian, and the film's renewed streaming popularity underscores the lasting appeal of both Scott's direction and Damon's performance.