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Project Hail Mary (2026)

“Believe in the Hail Mary.”

8.6/10 · 8,086 votes 2h 37m pg-13 AdventureDramaScience-fictionMystery

#5 of 77 films from 2026 #3 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller · Written by Andy Weir, Drew Goddard

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Overview

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

Cast

Ryan Goslingas Ryland Grace
Sandra Hülleras Eva Stratt
Lionel Boyceas Carl
Milana Vayntrubas Olesya Ilyukhina
Ken Leungas Yao
James Ortizas Rocky (voice)
Aaron Neilas Narender
Mia Soteriouas Dr. Browne
Priya Kansaraas Mary (voice)
Annelle Olaleyeas Olivia
Maya Eva Hoseinas Rekha
Bastian Antonio Fuentesas Parker
Alice Brittainas Hardware Store Cashier
Michael Akinsulireas Air Force Officer

Facts

Release dateMarch 15, 2026
Runtime157 min (2h 37m) — longer as the 2026 average of 109 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$684,586,806 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt12042730

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Questions

How long is Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary runs 157 minutes (2h 37m), which is long for a adventure — plan for it.
Is Project Hail Mary worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.6/10 across 8,086 votes, which places it #5 of 77 films released in 2026 in this index (top 95%) and #3 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary was directed by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Lego Movie (2014), 21 Jump Street (2012), 22 Jump Street (2014).
Who stars in Project Hail Mary?
Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace; Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt; Lionel Boyce as Carl; Milana Vayntrub as Olesya Ilyukhina; Ken Leung as Yao; James Ortiz as Rocky (voice).
What is Project Hail Mary rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Project Hail Mary?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/109165.

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