The sun is dying. Earth faces extinction. A single astronaut awakens millions of miles from home with humanity’s fate resting on his shoulders. Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel of the same name, the “Project Hail Mary” movie promises to be one of the most thrilling space adventures of 2026.
Starring Ryan Gosling, this space epic brings together the creative minds behind “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018) and “The Martian” novel, and we at StreamSafely cannot wait to see all this talent take to the big screen. Our platform is committed to highlighting the biggest blockbusters and guiding viewers toward legitimate streaming services, while steering them away from dangerous piracy websites that can threaten both your device’s security and personal data. StreamSafely provides the resources audiences need to enjoy cinema safely and legally.
Everything You Should Know Before Seeing Project Hail Mary(2026)
“Project Hail Mary” (2026) is a film based on Andy Weir’s most recent bestselling novel, which was released in 2021. Weir’s debut novel, “The Martian,” was written 10 years earlier and became so popular that it was turned into a 20th Century Fox blockbuster film in 2015, starring Matt Damon and directed by Ridley Scott. Both the book and film were praised for their scientific realism and truly thrilling adventure.
“The Martian” (2015) grossed over $600 million worldwide and was nominated for seven Oscars. With fans of the books, moviegoers, and critics all fueling the film’s popularity, it came as no surprise that Amazon MGM Studios was in talks for the movie rights for “Project Hail Mary” in 2020 — before the novel was even released.
Both the novel and the film are reportedly structured around a dual timeline — one that follows the protagonist, Dr. Ryland Grace (played by Ryan Gosling), aboard a spacecraft on a mission to save Earth, and flashbacks of his life, the impending peril of the dying sun, and the tragic events leading up to the launch. With Weir’s writing already a proven recipe for success, our movie buffs here at StreamSafely can’t imagine that many elements will change when the source material is translated onto the big screen. What we’re most excited to see is exactly how they do it.
“The Martian” (2015) can be streamed now on Philo.
Book Plot (Spoilers)
In the near future, scientists discover that Earth’s sun is dimming at an alarming rate. If left unchecked, the planet will enter a catastrophic ice age within decades, threatening all life on Earth. Dr. Rylan Grace, a molecular biologist, realizes the culprit behind the weakening sun is a microscopic organism he calls “Astrophage,” which consumes the sun’s energy. Dr. Eva Stratt discovers that one distant star — Tau Ceti — has somehow resisted the Astrophage infection. She assembles a one-way mission aboard the spaceship Hail Mary to investigate why Tau Ceti remains unaffected.
However, Stratt’s original crew dies in an accident shortly before launch, so Stratt forces Grace to join the mission, ultimately drugging him with heavy sedatives before launch. Years later, Grace awakens aboard the Hail Mary with no memory of his identity or mission, and discovers his crewmates dead beside him. As his memories gradually return, he pieces together both his past and his current predicament — he’s humanity’s last hope, traveling alone to a distant star system with no possibility of return.
Directors: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller
Phil Lord and Chris Miller first gained recognition co-creating the cult animated series “Clone High” (2002-2003) with Bill Lawrence before making their feature directorial debut with “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (2009). Lord and Miller followed that release with the live-action comedy “21 Jump Street” (2012) and its sequel, “22 Jump Street” (2014).
The same year, they released “The Lego Movie” (2014), which became both a critical and commercial phenomenon, grossing over $470 million at the box office worldwide and earning widespread acclaim for its inventive humor and visual creativity. As producers, the duo helped create “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018), which Lord also co-wrote with Miller, providing voice acting talents.
Movie Plot
When science teacher Ryland Grace awakens aboard a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth, he has no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As fragmented memories return, Grace discovers that he’s humanity’s final hope of saving Earth’s dying sun. Armed only with his scientific knowledge and ingenuity — and the help of an unexpected friendship — Grace must complete his one-way mission to the far reaches of the universe.
Genre
The film is categorized on IMDb as Drama, Sci-Fi, and Thriller. “The Martian” (2015), whose source material was written by the same author, Andy Weir, has the additional tags of Survival, Adventure, and Space Sci-Fi.
Runtime
“Project Hail Mary” will have a run time of 2 hours and 36 minutes, according to IMDb.
Rating
The new film has not yet been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). However, we at StreamSafely expect it to have a PG-13 rating, like its counterpart “The Martian” (2015), which was given that rating for Some Strong Language, Injury Images, and Brief Nudity.
Theatrical Release Date
“Project Hail Mary” will be launching into theaters on March 20, 2026.
Streaming Options
The film will be released exclusively in theaters and IMAX. Once it completes its theatrical run, the film is expected to be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video or MGM+. Be sure to keep an eye on StreamSafely’s comprehensive movie database for official streaming options once they’re announced.
As a property of Amazon MGM Studios, it’s unlikely that the movie will be available for streaming elsewhere. While the creators may make deals with other large platforms, any other streaming site claiming to have “Project Hail Mary” may be fraudulent, especially if it isn’t a household name. At StreamSafely, we make it our mission to raise awareness about how to recognize illegal streaming platforms and give you legal, free alternatives to enjoy your favorite content.
Project Hail MaryOfficial Trailer
Prepare to leave Earth behind and embark on an interstellar adventure to save the human race in the film’s latest official trailer. Amazon MGM Studios released the first trailer back in June 2025, followed by a second trailer in November. Then, the studio released the final trailer in February 2026. Watch it below!
Cast & Crew
Project Hail Mary boasts a stellar international cast led by Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller. Hailing from Canada, Gosling entered stardom with his role as Noah in “The Notebook” (2004) and has since received three Oscar nominations for his work in “Half Nelson” (2007), “La La Land” (2014), and “Barbie” (2024).
Hüller is a German actress known for her roles as Michaela Klingler in “Requiem” (2006), Ines Conradi in “Toni Erdmann” (2016), and Sandra Voyter in “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). She also played Hedwig Höss in “Zone of Interest” (2023).
Check out the list below to see other supporting actors of this incredible cast:
- Ryan Gosling: Ryland Grace
- Sandra Hüller: Eva Stratt
- James Ortiz: Rocky (voice)
- Ken Leung: Yáo Li-Jie
- Milana Vayntrub: Olesya Ilyukhina
- Liz Kingsman: Shapiro
- Lionel Boyce: Officer Steve Hatch
- Aaron Neil: Narender
- Orion Lee: Xi
The crew includes:
- Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
- Writers: Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
- Producers: Nikki Baida, Sarah Esberg, Drew Goddard, Ryan Gosling, Ken Kao, Lucy Kitada, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Aditya Sood, Andy Weir, Patricia Whitcher
- Composer: Daniel Pemberton
- Production Companies: Amazon MGM Studios
How To Stream Project Hail Mary(2026)
The “Project Hail Mary” movie will be released exclusively to theaters — in Premium Large Format — and IMAX. Its predecessor, “The Martian” (2015), is owned by 20th Century Fox and is available to stream on Philo. As an Amazon MGM property, however, “Project Hail Mary” will likely be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video or MGM+.
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So join us as we gear up for the biggest science fiction event of the year and count down to when the film launches into theaters. Until then, happy streaming!
