Overview
- Amazon MGM’s first press screenings this week drew overwhelmingly positive social reactions, with applause reported at the TCL Chinese Theatre and a runtime near 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Industry tracking now projects roughly a $50 million domestic debut on March 20, signaling broad four-quadrant interest for the non-franchise release.
- Critics widely praise Ryan Gosling’s performance and the emotional core built around his bond with the alien Rocky, highlighting Greig Fraser’s cinematography and big-screen impact in IMAX.
- Some early viewers flagged script and pacing quibbles, including comments about multiple endings, though overall sentiment remains strongly favorable.
- Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from Drew Goddard’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, the film also features Sandra Hüller, with Rocky portrayed by James Ortiz.