Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi epic ‘Project Hail Mary’ slated for 2026 launch

Based on the novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as an astronaut on a solo mission.

Amazon MGM Studios is moving forward with Project Hail Mary, which has already seen its release date adjusted within the 2026 window. Starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film is one of the most anticipated science-fiction adaptations in years.

While the film's theatrical run is already being projected as a massive box-office success (with some analysts eyeing a $650 million global haul), the production team is focusing on the technical challenges of the "Rocky" character—a non-human alien that requires groundbreaking CGI and puppetry. Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a scientist-turned-astronaut who is humanity's last hope. The film reportedly features a soundtrack that utilizes "mathematical tones" to communicate the alien's language, staying true to the hard-science roots of Andy Weir’s novel.