Overview
- Phil Lord and Chris Miller released a seven‑minute video touring Los Angeles cinemas to demonstrate how Project Hail Mary plays in multiple formats ahead of the March 20 opening, with tickets on sale February 20.
- The rollout spans 12 options including IMAX 70mm film, IMAX 1.43, IMAX 1.85, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, HDR by Barco, D‑Box, 4DX, MX4D, 5‑perf 70mm, Premium Large Format, and standard.
- The filmmakers recommend IMAX 70mm or IMAX 1.43 to best reflect their intent for image scale and immersion.
- The movie shifts aspect ratios, using 2.39:1 for Earth scenes and a taller frame for space sequences, with some venues presenting space scenes at 1.85:1.
- Cinematographer Greig Fraser shot on Alexa 65 and used a film‑out process for IMAX 70mm to add the warmth of film to the large‑format presentation.