Project Hail Mary lands Friday
The big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary — starring Ryan Gosling — opens this Friday, pushing another hard‑sci‑fi novel into mainstream box office conversation. Early press and podcast chatter praise its emotional scale and science-forward storytelling, framing it as a must‑see for book clubs and sci‑fi fans alike ( ).
World premiere held at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 9, 2026. (creatorsfaire.com) Wide U.S. release rolled out March 20, 2026, with Amazon MGM Studios handling domestic distribution and Sony Pictures covering international theatrical rights under a multi‑year pact. (deadline.com) Studio estimates show an $80.5 million North American opening weekend and an $33.1 million opening day that included roughly $12 million from preview screenings. (apnews.com) Internal documents and industry reporting put the film’s gross production spend at about $248 million, trimmed to roughly $200 million after tax credits — making it one of Amazon MGM’s costliest original releases. (screenrant.com) Critics have been strongly favorable so far — the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer sits around 94–96% while early audience ratings briefly climbed into the high‑90s on the platform. (rottentomatoes.com) The screenplay credit goes to Drew Goddard, the film runs about 156 minutes, and producers listed on promotional materials include Amy Pascal, Ryan Gosling and Andy Weir. (imdb.com) (hollywoodreporter.com)
