First Trailer for ‘Project Hail Mary' Releases
Project Hail Mary is an upcoming film by Amazon MGM Studios. It is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goodard, and based on the novel by Andy Weir ( The Martian ). In addition to Ryan Gosling, the cast includes Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntru.
Project Hail Mary hits theaters on March 20, 2026 and looks to be a blockbuster for next year. However, while that is many months away, the first trailer for the movie has just been released. After seeing this trailer, I can't wait to see the full film next year. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
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