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Final Project Hail Mary Trailer Unveils Rocky, Spotlighting the Film’s Core Friendship

Early previews highlight an IMAX-forward presentation ahead of the March 20 theatrical debut.

Overview

  • Amazon MGM released a Super Bowl–timed final trailer that fully introduces Rocky, the eyeless, five‑legged alien who partners with Ryland Grace.
  • Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller say revealing Rocky serves the premise because the movie centers on that relationship.
  • Press who saw roughly 30 minutes report striking visuals from cinematographer Greig Fraser and extensive sequences framed for the tall IMAX ratio.
  • Footage and reporting indicate Rocky was performed on set with puppetry, with CGI used to augment the character.
  • The adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 novel stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace from a screenplay by Drew Goddard and opens in theaters March 20, 2026.