Overview
- The sci‑fi drama from Amazon MGM Studios, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling, is now playing in theaters, with India opening on March 26.
- Early reception is highly positive, with reports citing roughly a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, though some reviews note pacing issues and a 156‑minute runtime.
- The filmmakers and screenwriter Drew Goddard confirm the movie keeps the book’s ending, adding a short non‑book scene to provide extra closure without altering the resolution.
- Audiences and critics highlight the emotional core between Gosling’s Ryland Grace and the alien Rocky, realized through prominent practical puppetry by James Ortiz.
- No streaming date has been announced; given Amazon MGM’s backing, industry coverage suggests Prime Video is the likely home after an estimated 45–90‑day theatrical window, pending official confirmation.