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Der Astronaut – Project Hail Mary Premieres in London to Strong Early Reviews

The Amazon MGM adaptation opens in German cinemas on March 19 with a theatrical‑first release.

Overview

  • The world premiere at London’s Leicester Square featured Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, with Hüller drawing enthusiastic international press attention.
  • Early reactions praise the film as top‑tier mainstream science fiction, with some critics calling it the best since Interstellar and The Martian.
  • The narrative follows an amnesiac astronaut on a crucial mission who forms an unexpected connection with an alien, balancing humor with emotional depth.
  • Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct for Amazon MGM Studios from a Drew Goddard script based on Andy Weir’s novel, with Gosling leading and Hüller in a key role.
  • Reviews single out Greig Fraser’s cinematography and Daniel Pemberton’s score, while noting a 156‑minute runtime and a few predictable gags.