The first trailer for Project Hail Mary, adapted from Andy Weir’s best-selling science fiction novel of the same name, has been released. The trailer shared with moviegoers by Amazon MGM revealed the first images of the film, which will be released on March 20, 2026. The production, starring Ryan Gosling, draws attention with both its cast and creative team.

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The film is based on the critically acclaimed novel by Andy Weir, who also wrote The Martian, published in 2021. At the center of the story is a teacher named Ryland Grace. Grace, who has a bright future in her science career but is distanced from the academy due to disagreements with high-level circles, wakes up unconsciously on a spaceship one day.

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As the character, who does not remember where she is, how she got there, or who she is, slowly regains her memory, the audience begins to discover that they are facing the greatest danger in human history on this lonely mission.

Ryan Gosling stars. Gosling, who has recently attracted attention in productions such as Barbie and Blade Runner 2049, is accompanied by Sandra Hüller, Ken Leung and Milana Vayntrub. However, as in the case of The Martian, Project Hail Mary will largely present a narrative focused on a single character. The film has a structure that combines the character’s inner journey with scientific discovery and the struggle for survival.

The director is Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, known for productions such as The LEGO Movie, 21 Jump Street and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The script was written by Drew Goddard, who also signed The Martian. This choice by the production team strengthens the expectation that Project Hail Mary will capture a similar tone to its predecessor in terms of cinematic language.

Although the film is only a year away, the first trailer released has attracted great interest on social media platforms. Ryan Gosling’s scenes in space and the atmosphere that gives clues to the story have already aroused curiosity among science fiction-loving viewers. Amazon MGM’s promotional campaign shows that the film will be touted as one of the big box office projects of 2026.