Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Soars into Theaters

Ryan Gosling stars in “Project Hail Mary,” a new science fiction adventure film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film, based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, premiered in London on March 9, 2026, and released in the United States on March 20, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios.

The Plot

“Project Hail Mary” follows Ryland Grace, a man who awakens on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he arrived there. As his memory returns, he discovers a mission to save Earth from a mysterious substance that is dimming the sun. IMDb details the story as involving an unexpected friendship that may hold the key to humanity’s survival.

Cast and Crew

The film stars Ryan Gosling, who also produced the movie, alongside Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce. The screenplay was written by Drew Goddard. The production team includes Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, and Rachel O’Connor. Greig Fraser served as the cinematographer, and Joel Negron as the editor. Daniel Pemberton composed the film’s music. Wikipedia provides a comprehensive list of the film’s key personnel.

Production Details

“Project Hail Mary” was produced by Lord Miller Productions, Pascal Pictures, Open Invite Films, and Waypoint Entertainment. The film has a running time of 156 minutes and a net budget of $200 million, with a gross budget of $248 million. As of March 20, 2026, the film has grossed $77 million. Wikipedia details these financial aspects of the production.

Critical Reception and Physical Toll

The film has received critical acclaim for its screenplay, visuals, soundtrack, and Gosling’s performance. The Los Angeles Times describes the film as “wholesome science fiction that satisfies.” Ryan Gosling revealed that filming the movie took a physical toll on him, and he received advice from real astronauts. USA Today reports on the physical challenges Gosling faced during production.