A $200M sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling opens March 20, 2026, based on Andy Weir’s novel about a man who wakes up alone in space to save Earth.

"Project Hail Mary," a $200 million original sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling, opens in U.S. theaters on March 20, 2026. Based on Andy Weir’s novel, it follows Dr. Ryland Grace, a science teacher who awakens alone on a spacecraft with no memory, later learning he’s humanity’s last hope to stop a deadly solar anomaly. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the film blends scientific accuracy—supported by real experts—with emotional depth and humor. Gosling, who also produced, spent six years on the project, filming extensively in isolation with a CGI alien companion named Rocky. Praised for its character-driven storytelling, strong performances, and visual effects, the film has earned a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and is projected to open with $63–65 million, setting a record for Amazon’s film releases.