Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Project Hail Mary, the big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel. The sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace and is set to launch in U.S. theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026.
The trailer opens with Grace awakening aboard the Hail Mary spaceship with no memory, gradually discovering he’s humanity’s last hope to rescue the dying Sun by journeying to the Tau Ceti system, 12 light-years away.
Echoing The Martian, the trailer balances cosmic stakes with light humor—Grace quips, “I can’t even moonwalk,” and finds friendship in an enigmatic alien companion. Cosmic vistas, flickering stars, and urgent narration—including phrases like “the sun is dying”—heighten the film’s tension and scale.
Creative Team & Cast
Project Hail Mary is being directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, known for hits like The Lego Movie and Spider-Verse. The screenplay was penned by Drew Goddard (The Martian).
The cast includes Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace (also serving as producer), Sandra Hüller as mission commander Eva Stratt, and Milana Vayntrub, Ken Leung, and Lionel Boyce in supporting roles.
Project Hail Mary promises a thrilling ride—science-driven, human-centric, and visually spectacular. With Ryan Gosling at the helm and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller guiding the tone, the film looks like the next tentpole sci-fi—maxing out on emotion, suspense, and cosmic wonder.
