Key takeaways
- Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who must solve the mystery of a dying sun to save Earth.
- The film is available to watch now, exclusively in theaters.
- Project Hail Mary adapts Andy Weir's 2021 best-selling novel, which sold more than 2 million audiobook copies.
Amazon MGM Studios brings Andy Weir's best-selling novel Project Hail Mary to the big screen, with Ryan Gosling leading a thrilling story about saving the world.
The film is one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Project Hail Mary earned $164 million in the United States and $300 million globally in the first two weekends, which makes it the highest-grossing domestic film of 2026 so far and the second-highest globally.
Here's everything you need to know about Project Hail Mary, which is in theaters now.
What is ‘Project Hail Mary’ about?
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of a mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction. But an unexpected friendship means he may not have to face this impossible challenge alone.
Who wrote ‘Project Hail Mary’?
Andy Weir’s 2021 novel Project Hail Mary became an instant best seller and audiobook (which has sold more than 2 million copies as an audiobook and won the Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year in 2022), praised for its meticulous scientific detail, compelling characters, and page-turning plot.
Weir previously uploaded free chapters of The Martian to his blog before publishing the novel through Kindle Direct Publishing for $0.99. The novel became a bestseller and was adapted into the acclaimed 2015 film starring Matt Damon and directed by Ridley Scott.
Like The Martian, Project Hail Mary showcases Weir’s talent for making complex science accessible and exciting, while creating characters readers root for as they face seemingly insurmountable odds.
Who is the cast and crew behind ‘Project Hail Mary’?
In addition to Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land), Project Hail Mary stars Sandra Hüller (The Zone of Interest, Anatomy of a Fall), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Ken Leung (Industry, Lost), Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us), and more.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary was written by Drew Goddard. Producers include Amy Pascal, Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O’Connor, and Andy Weir.
When can I watch ‘Project Hail Mary’?
Project Hail Mary is out now in theaters worldwide.
The film was filmed specifically for IMAX, meaning audiences will experience the vastness of space, the wonder of scientific discovery, and the intimacy of human connection on the largest possible canvas. The IMAX format promises to immerse viewers in both the isolation of deep space and the urgent race against time to save Earth.
Where can I read 'Project Hail Mary'?
Millions of readers and listeners have purchased or borrowed Andy Weir titles through Amazon to date. The global phenomenon is available on Amazon.com as a physical book, Kindle book, or Audible book.
With eligible eBooks and audiobooks syncing between the Kindle and Audible apps, customers never lose their place when switching between formats. Plus, the beloved immersion reading experience on Kindle is now available on the Audible app. Fans of the book or movie can even pick up a limited edition Project Hail Mary Kindle cover or Project Hail Mary Echo Pop celebrating the film.
What is available to watch on Prime Video?
You can check out other sci-fi films on Prime Video like The Martian, The Tomorrow War, and Arrival.
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination included with an Amazon Prime membership that offers customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices.
Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports—including Amazon MGM Studios–produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video Subscriptions such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, MGM+, Peacock Premium Plus, and FOX One. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.
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This story has been updated with the most recent information about the movie, including its box office numbers.
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