Overview
- The newest preview foregrounds Ryan Gosling’s Ryland Grace and the partnership at the story’s heart.
- Author-producer Andy Weir says revealing a key element was necessary to set expectations and entice viewers, not a twist meant for secrecy.
- Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller reiterated in a Reddit Q&A that the relationship drives the plot and must be introduced early.
- The team is emphasizing practical effects, with work led by James Ortiz and the Rocketeers to give the film a tactile feel.
- Amazon MGM Studios has set a March 20, 2026 theatrical release, and early reactions praise the look and chemistry though some viewers worry the preview shows too much.