Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary (2026)



8.6 2026 157 min United States of America

Director: Phil Lord

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub

Science teacher Ryland Grace regains consciousness aboard a spacecraft stranded light-years beyond Earth, with zero memory of his identity or how he arrived. Piece by piece, his past rushes back, revealing a daring mission: unravel the enigma of a baffling substance that is slowly extinguishing the sun. Armed with his scientific expertise and unconventional thinking, he must race against time to prevent the annihilation of all life on Earth.

More About This Film

Project Hail Mary is a 2026 American science-fiction adventure film adapted from Andy Weir's bestselling novel. Ryan Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes alone aboard a spacecraft with no memory of his mission and discovers that humanity's survival depends on solving a mystery involving a dying Sun.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film from a screenplay by Drew Goddard. The production balances large-scale space adventure with scientific problem-solving and an unexpectedly emotional relationship at the center of Grace's mission.

  • Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film.
  • Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace.
  • Drew Goddard wrote the screenplay based on Andy Weir's novel.
  • The film was released theatrically on March 20, 2026.
  • It became one of 2026's biggest films, later reaching more than $680 million worldwide and earning a 95 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Where to Watch

Project Hail Mary is now streaming on Prime Video and MGM+ and is also available through digital rental and purchase.