Space travel is getting a star-studded upgrade. Ryan Gosling is officially heading to the stars in the upcoming film Project Hail Mary. Based on the 2021 bestselling novel by Andy Weir, the movie follows Ryland Grace, a scientist-turned-astronaut who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. He soon realizes he is humanity's last hope for survival.

Directed by the powerhouse duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on March 20, 2026. Fans in London will get an early look during the world premiere on March 9, 2026. Joining Gosling in the cast is Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller, known for her role in Anatomy of a Fall. The screenplay was penned by Drew Goddard, who previously adapted Weir's The Martian.

Amazon MGM Studios is putting significant weight behind the project, which is being produced for a major theatrical run. The production marks a high-profile collaboration, promising to capture the humor and scientific tension found in Weir’s original text. With a prime spring release date locked in, the film is already being positioned as one of the biggest cinematic events of 2026.