By: Joseph Ward
Photo: Project Hail Mary Trailer
Project Hail Mary, directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, closely follows Andy Weir’s novel and opened strong with $140M worldwide. Starring Ryan Gosling, it follows astronaut Grace, who wakes in space with no memory and must save Earth from a sun-draining organism. He teams up with an alien named Rocky, forming a powerful friendship. Praised for scientific realism and emotional depth, the film earned high ratings and outperformed similar Sci-Fi films like Interstellar. Practical effects and detailed sets enhance its authenticity, making it a standout sci-fi success.
