Ryan Gosling’s highly anticipated sci-fi thriller Project Hail Mary won’t hit theaters until March 20, 2026—but it’s already making history. The film has shattered records with its debut trailer amassing over 400 million views in just one week, officially becoming the most-watched trailer ever for an original film that isn’t a sequel or remake.
Director Phil Lord took to social media to express his excitement, sharing a celebratory post that read: “Holy Moly! Thank you all you glorious generous fans of movies / books / near light speed space travel / the Sun for pushing the trailer for Project Hail Mary past 400 million views – the most in one week for a non-sequel non-remake original film trailer… ever.” The tweet also featured a never-before-seen image of Gosling in character, further fueling fan anticipation.
Lord continued, “Can’t wait to thank some of you in person at San Diego Comic-Con in Hall H with our pals Ryan, Andy, and Drew….and a few other surprises…” He will appear alongside Gosling, co-director Chris Miller, author Andy Weir, and screenwriter Drew Goddard. While details about their SDCC presentation remain under wraps, expectations are high for exclusive reveals and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel of the same name, Project Hail Mary marks the second adaptation of his work following the massive success of The Martian, which earned $630 million worldwide and solidified Weir’s reputation for gripping, science-driven storytelling. With Amazon MGM Studios backing this ambitious project, and a stellar cast that includes Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub, the film is poised to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.
