As the holiday season approaches, anticipation builds for upcoming blockbuster releases, but fans can already look ahead to 2026. Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled an intriguing trailer for Project Hail Mary, a sci-fi film adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling 2021 novel. The story follows an amnesiac biologist-turned-schoolteacher on a critical mission to save humanity from an existential threat in space.

Andy Weir revealed to The New York Times that his novel was inspired by an earlier concept called Zhek, a multi-book space saga exploring interstellar fuel sources. Although he shifted focus to other projects, elements of Zhek influenced Project Hail Mary. The novel’s blend of scientific ingenuity and suspense promises a gripping cinematic experience.

Amazon MGM Studios secured the film rights even before the book’s release, enlisting Drew Goddard—known for adapting The Martian— to craft the screenplay. The project is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, acclaimed for their work on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The LEGO Movie. Ryan Gosling stars as the protagonist, promising a compelling performance in this interstellar rescue mission.

David Nield

Dave is a freelance tech journalist with over 20 years covering gadgets, apps, and the web. From Stockport, England, he covers news, features, and reviews for TechRadar, focusing on phones, tablets, and wearables. He ensures top weekend breaking news and has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci, and others. He edited PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook for years. Read me on x.com or linkedin.