Project Hail Mary (film)

Project Hail Mary is a 2026 American epic science fiction film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. It stars Ryan Gosling, who also produced the film; Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce appear in supporting roles. The film follows Ryland Grace, a school teacher who awakens aboard an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. Pre-production began in 2020, before Weir's novel was published. Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of Weir's previous novel, The Martian (2015), returned for this film. Filming occurred throughout 2024 in the United Kingdom, both on location and in sets. All scenes aboard the Hail Mary were filmed on a real practical set which was constructed for the film. Project Hail Mary premiered in London on March 9, 2026, and was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on March 20, 2026, with Sony Pictures Releasing International releasing in other territories. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $669 million worldwide, becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2026.