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Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling hard sci-fi book hits theaters on March 20. <\/p>\n

\tFebruary 26, 2026 10:00pm\t<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tRyan Gosling in ‘Project Hail Mary.’<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Amazon MGM Studios<\/p>\n

\n\tPhil Lord<\/a> and Christopher Miller<\/a>\u2018s intriguing sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary<\/a> held its first press screenings this week and the early reaction on social media seems overwhelmingly positive, with many suggesting a genre classic maybe incoming.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile official, full, critics reviews for Project Hail Mary are embargoed till closer to the film\u2019s March. 20 release date, Amazon MGM Studios allowed press to release social media reaction to screenings this week.<\/p>\n

\n\tStarring Ryan Gosling<\/a>, the film is based on Andy Weir\u2019s hard science fiction bestseller. Weir was also behind the equally ambitious and hugely successful hard sci-fi book The Martian, which was adapted into a film by Ridley Scott to much critical and commercial success. A further link to the Martian is Drew Goddard penning the script for Project Hail Mary after earning an Oscar nomination for adapting Scott\u2019s 2015 film.<\/p>\n

\n\tProject Hail Mary centers on astronaut Ryland Grace (Gosling) who awakens on a spacecraft with amnesia. Grace quickly works out he\u2019s on a mission to save Earth and he must engage the help of another lifeform he names Rocky to complete his work.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe cast also includes Sandra H\u00fcller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung and Milana Vayntrub. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Rocky will played by theater artist James Ortiz.<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tProject Hail Mary is released in theaters on March 20. A trailer for the film was released during the Super Bowl.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\n\tSee a selection of social media reaction to Project Hail Mary.<\/p>\n

PROJECT HAIL MARY feels, in many ways, like a miracle of a movie. It combines the technical awe of \u201cGravity,\u201d the problem-solving exhilaration and humor of \u201cThe Martian,\u201d and the sweeping emotion of \u201cInterstellar\u201d into one film with its own unique style and charm, crafting a new\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/xMCDAyuIpx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

What @philiplord<\/a> and @chrizmillr<\/a> have done with Project Hail Mary is nothing short of miraculous! Epic, sprawling, hilarious, visionary, soulful, heartfelt, timely, hopeful, gorgeous and did I mention epic!?! What a joy to witness cinema that feels like it hugs you back. pic.twitter.com\/4pA0KG0Xsj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jorge R. Gutierrez (@mexopolis) February 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

PROJECT HAIL MARY is perfect and my favorite work Greig Fraser has done and he was already the best guy doing it.<\/p>\n

\u2014 BenDavid Grabinski (@bdgrabinski) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

PROJECT HAIL MARY is a faithful adaptation of the book and as such, incredibly charming and imaginative. More than that, it continues Weir\u2019s uncanny ability to transform hard science into palatable mass market entertainment. Excited to spend the next year debating astrobiology!<\/p>\n

\u2014 erickohn (@erickohn) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Hail Mary full of Grace! I couldn\u2019t have hoped for a better adaptation of Project Hail Mary. A brilliant blend of light, sound & color. A perfect cinematic experience & maybe even one of the best movies of the decade so far! Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!#ProjectHailMary<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ydYn77VWwM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 film posers\u2122\ufe0f Josie Marie \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@TheJosieMarie) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is my fave standalone book of all time.
This movie needed to be perfect. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m giddy to say: This movie faithfully & brilliantly adapts the book. I loved everything about it! Gosling is SO perfect as Ryland Grace. <\/p>\n

I laughed, cried, laugh-cried the whole time! pic.twitter.com\/dikasWFBmU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve known Phil Lord and Chris Miller for a very long time \u2014 I\u2019ve been able to watch their careers from the very beginning; these gents have become giants, retaining their unique, humanistic, hilarious voice all along the way. Project Hail Mary is terrific. Go see this picture. pic.twitter.com\/Dls9IpyPxn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott M. Gimple (@ScottMGimple) February 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is pure sci-fi nirvana. The epitome of the IMAX experience, Lord and Miller craft a story that feels both grand and intimate, leaving me completely enthralled. It transforms the loneliness of space into something profoundly human, grounding its spectacle in the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/XdAPKF6Dlu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 David Gonzalez (@CinematicReel) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I was shocked with how much I cared about an alien in PROJECT HAIL MARY. Surprisingly emotional. It\u2019s more buddy comedy than space epic. Ryan Gosling might be the best blockbuster actor right now. For Weir adaptations, I prefer The Martian, but #ProjectHailMary<\/a> was fun. pic.twitter.com\/wNnVrllOfG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dan Girolamo (@danny_giro) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is perfect. Imagination unleashed even better than I pictured it on the page. <\/p>\n

How Gosling captivates throughout a largely one-man show is beyond me \u2013 your earliest Best Actor contender. & my sweet prince Rocky\u2026 tears flowed all third act. What a beautiful\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/THQapWJYJ1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Liam (@LiamTCrowley) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is a THRILLING MASTERPIECE. Lord and Miller craft a BREATHTAKING SPACE EPIC filled with heart, emotion, and connection. Powered by phenomenal performances, extraordinary visuals, and scene-stealing Rocky. @IMAX<\/a> never looked so good. An unforgettable cinematic\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7LwEHnwC2L<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is a nuanced, gorgeous, humanistic marvel. Ryan Gosling gives one of his best performances, Lord & Miller prove their gifts for color & choreography flourish in sci-fi, the film\u2019s effects recall STAR TREK 1979. In a galaxy of space films, it\u2019s brilliantly unique. pic.twitter.com\/UfYlAAL5nl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bill Bria (@billbria) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is profound and profoundly moving, an absolute masterpiece of hope and humanity. It\u2019s also insanely entertaining \u2013 funny, thrilling, surprising and hopeful. As cheesy as it is to say \u201cwe need this movie right now,\u201d well, we do. And I\u2019m so thankful it\u2019s here. \ud83e\ude90\ud83c\udf0e pic.twitter.com\/OOYgMXkCJE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Project Hail Mary is PHENOMENAL! This movie is a masterpiece. It is way funnier than I expected it to be, it never feels its runtime, and it is truly heartwarming. I laughed, I cried \u2013 I fell in love with Rocky! Ryan Gosling is one of the best working today. WOW! #ProjectHailMary<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PkhAgZSvqc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tessa Smith \u2013 Mama’s Geeky (@MamasGeeky) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#ProjectHailMary<\/a> is truly magical, magnificent, and easily one of the best sci-fi movies of the 21st century. Full of hope, heart, and humor, it’s a beautiful story that rests squarely on Ryan Gosling’s shoulders, and he delivers on every level. See it in theaters with a crowd! pic.twitter.com\/8WQVlZp8Ye<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

PROJECT HAIL MARY: an ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL film that proudly brings Andy Weir’s companionship-centric story to life. Ryan Gosling gives an all-time, stellar performance, visuals are beautiful, and the stakes click right. Words can’t simply describe it. \ud83e\udd79 #ProjectHailMary<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FmgnESrBMr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Christopher Gallardo (@chrisagwrites) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

#projecthailmary<\/a> is pretty fantastic \u2013 smart without being didactic, cute without being cloying, inspiring without stooping to empty platitudes. Daniel Pemberton\u2019s score is an all timer. Dispositionally, an anti-Interstellar, inviting the audience to enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Todd Gilchrist (@mtgilchrist) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

PROJECT HAIL MARY has one of the best third acts I’ve ever seen. I was on the verge of tears for the last 40 mintues.<\/p>\n

Lord & Miller have crafted an incredibly human story that is both grand and small. Absolutely can’t wait to see this again in (1.43) IMAX.#ProjectHailMary<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/REbVuNKIe2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandon Norwood (@bjntweets) February 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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