The Big Update from the Sets of Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary officially wrapped filming on September 26, 2024. The latest update is that filming has been completed and that it will be released on March 20, 2026. 

The movie is an adaptation of the novel Project Hail Mary, written by Andy Weir in 2021. Andy Weir is also famous for his novel The Martian (2011), which was adapted into a movie in 2015.

The release date is now officially confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios when they acquired the rights to the project. 

Latest Updates on Project Hail Mary

Currently, the movie is in post-production, but some major updates will skyrocket your anticipation for this sci-fi project: 

The movie is in the CGI phase, and multiple teams are working on the visual effects (VFX) and CGI. The whole movie has been filmed for IMAX to enhance the experience and create visually spectacular shots. It is a very ambitious project of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, so be ready to watch something you have never seen before.

The movie's screenplay is written by Drew Goddard, known for creating excellent screenplays of Cloverfield, World War Z, and The Martian.  That's  not it because Greig Fraser has the brain behind the cinematography for Project Hail Mary and is famous for his previous work, "Dune."

According to the leaked images from the sets in Southsea, England, Ryan Gosling is playing the character of Ryland Grace. In the novel, Ryland Grace is a schoolteacher who becomes an astronaut. As per the sources, Milana Vayntrub and Sandra Hüller will also appear in the movie, but there are no details about their roles. 

What to Expect From the Movie? 

As per the novel, the story revolves around the character Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling. He was previously a school teacher, but one day, we woke up in a spaceship with no clue of how and why he was there. 

After discovering he is on a mission to save the world from a catastrophic event, he meets an alien who traveled across space to protect his world from a similar event. 

Interesting? Now imagine watching the entire sequence on IMAX with excellent visuals. The movie has the potential to give something great like The Martian did in 2015. 

Filming just wrapped up two weeks ago, so we can't expect a teaser or trailer until mid-2025. However, the production may drop the trailer in late 2025 or early 2026. The Project Hail Mary trailer will create hype for its premiere in March 2026.