A first look at “Project Hail Mary,” the upcoming science fiction thriller starring Ryan Gosling, captures how a middle school teacher is suddenly tasked with saving the world — from space.
Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name, “Project Hail Mary” centers around Ryland Grace’s mission to space after a mysterious astronomical phenomenon threatens the existence of humanity.
In a trailer for the film, which premiered exclusively on "TODAY" June 30, Gosling is pictured with long hair and a beard, shouting, “I just woke up from a coma.”
“And I’m not an astronaut,” he repeats several times — until the next scene shows him echoing the same sentiment well before his fateful mission.
The trailer explains that the sun is dying, and Ryland, a former scientist turned middle school teacher, might be the government’s only hope in understanding why.
The mission is called Project Hail Mary, given Ryland’s “long shot” at surviving it. With his background in molecular biology, Ryland is dubbed the Earth’s only hope.
The thrilling trailer, featuring Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times,” sees Ryland struggle to survive in space light-years away from Earth. And as he works to communicate his findings to his team, he may encounter a few aliens along the way.
“Project Hail Mary” will also feature Sandra Hüller, known for 2023’s “The Zone of Interest” and “Anatomy of a Fall.”
The screenplay was written by Drew Goddard, while the film was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The movie will be released in theaters and in IMAX on March 20, 2026.
Weir also wrote “The Martian,” which was adapted into a 2015 film, starring Matt Damon.
