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Project Hail Mary (film)

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Project Hail Mary
Teaser poster
Directed byPhil Lord
Christopher Miller
Screenplay byDrew Goddard
Based onProject Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGreig Fraser
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Project Hail Mary is an upcoming American science fiction adventure film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a screenplay by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film stars Ryan Gosling (who is also a producer on the film), Sandra Hüller, and Milana Vayntrub.

Project Hail Mary is scheduled to be released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on March 20, 2026.

Premise

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Astronaut Ryland Grace awakens on a spacecraft with no memory of himself or his mission. He slowly deduces he is the sole survivor of a crew sent to the Tau Ceti solar system in search of a solution to a catastrophic event on Earth. In his search for answers, Grace must rely on his vast array of scientific knowledge, sheer ingenuity, and human will – but he may not have to search alone.

Cast

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Production

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In March 2020, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was nearing a deal to acquire the project, an adaptation of the then-upcoming Andy Weir novel Project Hail Mary, with Ryan Gosling set to star in and produce the film.[1] The rights for the novel were acquired for $3 million.[2] In May, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were hired to direct and produce the film.[3] Drew Goddard (who previously adapted Weir's The Martian into a feature film) was hired to write the screenplay the next month.[4] In April 2024, Amazon MGM Studios, who acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 2022,[5] announced a possible 2026 release window for the film.[6] In May 2024, Sandra Hüller joined the cast of the film, with Greig Fraser hired as cinematographer.[7] In June, Milana Vayntrub joined the cast.[8]

Principal photography began on June 3, 2024, in the United Kingdom and wrapped on October 26, 2024.[9][10]

Marketing

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The official trailer was released on June 30, 2025.[11] On July 9, 2025, it was announced that the trailer had accumulated 400 million global views over social media sites in the first week of its release, making it the most viewed trailer for any movie that was not a sequel or remake.[12]

Release

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Project Hail Mary is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2026 in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios, and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film will also be released in IMAX.[13][14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Mike Fleming Jr (March 27, 2020). "MGM In Exclusive Talks for Hot Andy Weir Sci-Fi Novel 'Project Hail Mary,' Ryan Gosling Attached To Star & Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Brent Lang; Matt Donnelly (October 30, 2020). "Breaking Down MGM's Costly 'No Time to Die' Dilemma". Variety.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 15, 2020). "Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Direct Ryan Gosling Astronaut Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (June 18, 2020). "Lord & Miller's 'Project Hail Mary' Enlisting 'The Martian' Scribe Drew Goddard (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. ^ Maas, Jennifer (March 17, 2022). "Amazon Closes $8.5 Billion Acquisition of MGM". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  6. ^ Schreur, Brandon (April 10, 2024). "Project Hail Mary: Lord and Miller's Sci-Fi Movie With Ryan Gosling Gets Release Window". ComingSoon.net.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 29, 2024). "'Anatomy Of A Fall' Star Sandra Hüller To Co-Star Opposite Ryan Gosling In 'Project Hail Mary' Adaptation For Amazon MGM Studios, Amy Pascal And Lord & Miller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 17, 2024). "Milana Vayntrub Joins Amazon MGM Studios' Upcoming 'Project Hail Mary' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Chitwood, Adam (June 3, 2024). "'Dune' Cinematographer Greig Fraser to Shoot Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 'Project Hail Mary'". TheWrap. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  10. ^ @chrizmillr (October 26, 2024). "That's a wrap on principal photography on Project Hail Mary!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Amazon MGM Studios (June 30, 2025). Project Hail Mary - Official Trailer. Retrieved July 1, 2025 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ https://x.com/projecthailmary/status/1942983236428103898?s=42
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2024). "Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller Amazon MGM Studios Space Adventure 'Project Hail Mary' Sets Launch For Spring 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 27, 2025). "Amazon MGM Studios & Sony Pictures Ink Multi-Year International Theatrical Distribution Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  15. ^ Gray, Jeremy (June 30, 2025). "'Project Hail Mary' Film Adaptation Looks Like a Visual Feast". PetaPixel. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
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