Ryan Gosling stars as astronaut Ryland Grace in the highly anticipated sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary, which Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct. Grace races on a desperate mission to save Earth from solar dimming. The movie, based on Andy Weir’s 2021 bestseller, premiered in London on March 9, 2026, and hits U.S. theaters on March 20 through Amazon MGM Studios. Audiences rave that Gosling delivers his best performance yet and that the directors masterfully blend humor, heart, and stunning visuals.
Ryan Gosling leads as the amnesiac science teacher who transforms into a hero. Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, and others join him. Drew Goddard penned the script, drawing from his adaptation of Weir’s The Martian. Cinematographer Greig Fraser crafts breathtaking space scenes that critics call utterly immersive.
MGM snapped up the rights for $3 million in 2020, and Gosling took charge as both star and producer. Lord and Miller, fresh off their LEGO triumph, infuse comedy into the high-stakes tale—like Gosling’s hilarious mop-dancing scene. The team wrapped post-production by the end of 2025, and IMAX upgrades amplify the spectacle.
Early screenings spark “masterpiece” buzz, positioning it as 2026’s biggest hit with a story that feels both intimate and epic. Critics, despite embargo restrictions, hail Gosling as a “shining star” in this must-see space odyssey.
