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Amazon MGM Unveils ‘Project Hail Mary’ Opening Footage at SDCC

Amazon MGM’s Comic-Con reveal of the film’s opening minutes put audiences inside Ryland Grace’s cryosleep awakening followed by an alien cell discovery, fueling anticipation before its March release.

Ryan Gosling (center) discusses "Project Hail Mary" with director Phil Lord and author Andy Weir during a panel at 2025 Comic-Con.
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Overview

  • Amazon MGM premiered the first five minutes of Project Hail Mary at Comic-Con, opening with Ryland Grace awakening from a medically induced coma on board a spacecraft.
  • In a subsequent clip, Grace dons a hazmat suit to study a mysterious organism that he identifies as an alien cell before it unexpectedly dies.
  • Audiences also witnessed Grace’s initial meeting with Rocky, the faceless alien character brought to life through detailed puppetry to foster an emotional connection.
  • Filmmakers highlighted their commitment to scientific authenticity by consulting author Andy Weir and real astronauts to vet on-screen data and zero-gravity sequences.
  • These Comic-Con revelations follow a record-shattering trailer that amassed over 400 million views and amplify anticipation for the March 20, 2026 theatrical debut.