Overview

• Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller joined author Andy Weir and screenwriter Drew Goddard to debut the first five minutes, showing Ryland Grace waking from a medically induced coma and finding his crewmates dead.
• Footage revealed Grace’s Earth-side briefing by Sandra Hüller’s Eva Stratt and his lab work on the Astrophage organism that threatens the sun, underscoring the story’s scientific foundation.
• Ryan Gosling’s initial contact with Rocky was showcased through the alien’s model sculptures, illustrating The Jim Henson Company’s blend of practical puppetry and VFX.
• The film’s first trailer amassed over 400 million views in its first week—a record for an original release—demonstrating Amazon MGM Studios’ event-driven marketing approach.
• Project Hail Mary remains on track for its March 20, 2026 theatrical release as Amazon MGM doubles down on big-screen sci-fi adaptations.