Overview
- Project Hail Mary opened in theaters on March 20, 2026, led by Ryan Gosling in an adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
- The film earned $11 million in Thursday previews and is projected by industry trackers to open north of $70 million domestically, with Rotten Tomatoes scores in the mid‑90s and an A from CinemaScore.
- ComicBook.com notes the A grade places it among the decade’s rare sci‑fi titles to achieve that mark, a distinction it shares with Dune: Part Two.
- Forbes reports Amazon MGM’s recent patterns suggest a possible Prime Video debut roughly 40–41 days after release, though the timing could shift depending on theatrical performance.
- Reviews highlight the film’s faithful-but-streamlined adaptation choices, extensive practical craft including James Ortiz’s puppetry and voice for Rocky, and mounting awards buzz for Gosling and key crafts.