'Project Hail Mary': Plot, Release Date & Everything We Know About the Ryan Gosling Movie
Sci-fi fans will soon get to see one of the most highly anticipated film adaptations of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Here is all the information you need to know about the upcoming film.
Project Hail Mary is an upcoming sci-fi adventure movie based on Andy Weir's novel of the same name.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are directing and producing the film. For the duo, this will be their first feature-length work in over a decade since the comedy 22 Jump Street. Drew Goddard, who previously adapted Weir's bestseller The Martian, wrote the screenplay.
We've compiled all the information available about the plot, cast, and what viewers can expect from Project Hail Mary.
When Will 'Project Hail Mary' Be Released?
The premiere of Project Hail Mary is scheduled for March 20, 2026. With no other major releases scheduled for that weekend, the sci-fi movie starring Ryan Gosling is poised for a strong box office performance.
While waiting for the premiere, you can watch the Project Hail Mary trailer.
Who Is in the Cast of 'Project Hail Mary'?
Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ryland Grace, a former teacher forced to become an astronaut on the Project Hail Mary mission. Not only does Gosling play the lead role, he is also one of the film's producers.
In May 2024, Sandra Hüller, star of Anatomy of a Fall, joined the cast as Eva Stratt, the project manager overseeing the mission's preparation.
Milana Vayntrub, known for her role in the TV series Silicon Valley, will play Olesya Ilyukhina, a scientist-astronaut on the team.
What Will 'Project Hail Mary' Be About?
The story takes place in the near future when a global catastrophe of cosmic origin threatens humanity. Ryland Grace, a former biology teacher turned astronaut, embarks on a desperate mission to save the Earth.
He regains consciousness aboard a spaceship in deep space and realizes he is the only surviving crew member.
Gradually, he discovers that he was sent to a star located 12 light-years from the solar system. He must find a way to stop the threat that has plunged Earth into a new ice age.
Using all his scientific knowledge and ingenuity, Grace tries to unravel the mystery of the phenomenon causing the Sun to fade and find a solution. He soon discovers an unexpected ally: an intelligent alien creature.
According to the directors, Project Hail Mary is a space epic, a scientifically accurate techno-thriller, and a comedy about friendship with an alien, all in one.
