'The sun is dying!' Ryan Gosling tries to save a doomed Earth in 1st trailer for 'Project Hail Mary'
Amazon MGM Studios has officially unveiled the first trailer for Project Hail Mary, the highly anticipated space odyssey adapted from Andy Weir’s 2021 bestselling novel. Known for penning The Martian, Weir returns to the big screen with another cerebral, high-stakes adventure—this time starring Ryan Gosling as a lone astronaut on a desperate mission to save humanity.
Premiered initially at CinemaCon and now released globally, the trailer teases a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through deep space. The film is slated for theatrical release on March 20, 2026.
Behind the Camera: A Powerhouse Creative Team
Directing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) bring their signature blend of wit and heart to the project. The screenplay is penned by Drew Goddard, who previously adapted The Martian for the screen. With such a pedigree, expectations are sky-high—literally.
The Cast: A Stellar Lineup
Joining Gosling are:
- Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall) as mission commander Eva Stratt
- Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us)
- Bastian Antonio Fuentes (Jurassic World Dominion)
- Isla McRae (The Christmas Quest)
- James Wright (How to Train A Princess)
The Story: One Man, One Mission, One Dying Star
Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a mild-mannered science teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As fragments of his past return, he realizes he’s humanity’s last hope—sent to the Tau Ceti system to investigate a mysterious organism that’s draining the sun’s energy.
But he’s not entirely alone. The trailer hints at an unexpected alliance with an alien lifeform, adding a layer of interstellar camaraderie to the film’s emotional core. Gosling quips in the trailer, “So I met an alien. He’s kind of growing on me. At least he’s not growing in me.”
Back Among the Stars
This isn’t Gosling’s first cosmic rodeo—he previously portrayed Neil Armstrong in First Man. But Project Hail Mary trades historical realism for speculative science fiction, blending astrophysics with heart and humor. Fans of Sunshine and The Martian will find familiar themes, but with a fresh twist and a more personal journey.
Final Countdown
With its blend of hard science, emotional stakes, and unexpected friendship, Project Hail Mary is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most ambitious sci-fi releases. Buckle up—this is one mission you won’t want to miss.