Ryan Gosling Stars in Upcoming Global Sci-Fi Epic Project Hail Mary

Ryan Gosling stars in the upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's novel, set for release in March 2026. The story follows Ryland Grace, a science professor and former scientist who embarks on a perilous space mission to save Earth from a solar threat caused by mysterious space algae called Astrophage. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with a screenplay by Drew Goddard, has drawn early praise for its immersive and emotional storytelling, blending humor and heartbreak. At San Diego Comic-Con, the first five minutes of the movie were shown, featuring Gosling's character waking from cryo-sleep aboard a spacecraft where he discovers he is the sole survivor of the mission. The film is noted for its extensive spacecraft set design and the use of cutting-edge animation to bring an alien character, Rocky, to life. Project Hail Mary is anticipated to be a major release comparable to Weir's previous adaptation, The Martian, with a runtime around three hours.