Prepare for liftoff because Ryan Gosling is heading back to the stars. Early buzz for Project Hail Mary is reaching atmospheric heights, with some early reactions already labeling the film a modern science-fiction masterpiece. The movie stars Gosling as Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher turned astronaut who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there or how to save humanity.

The film is based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, who previously saw massive success with the adaptation of The Martian. Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are at the helm, bringing their signature creative energy to the high-stakes survival story. Adding even more prestige to the call sheet is Academy Award nominee Sandra Hüller, while the screenplay was penned by Drew Goddard.

Amazon MGM Studios is positioning the film as a major theatrical event. Project Hail Mary is scheduled for a wide release in the United States and Canada on March 20, 2026, including IMAX screenings. Fans in India can catch the film shortly after on March 26, 2026. With Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser behind the camera, the visual scale is expected to be massive.