‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer Breaks Records, Heads to Comic‑Con

The official trailer for Project Hail Mary has exploded online—garnering a staggering 400 million views in its first week, making it the most-watched trailer ever for an original film (i.e., not a sequel or remake). This record-setting launch also marks a milestone for Amazon MGM Studios.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Verse, 21 Jump Street) and starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, the film follows a school science teacher-turned-astronaut who wakes aboard a spaceship with no memory—and carries the fate of the Earth on his shoulders.

Comic-Con Announcement

In celebration of the feat, directors Lord and Miller confirmed—via social media—that they, along with Gosling, author Andy Weir, and screenwriter Drew Goddard, will be featured at San Diego Comic‑Con from July 24–27 in Hall H to discuss the project and premiere exclusive content.

What’s Exciting Fans

• A thrilling plot: Grace must awaken from a coma, rediscover his mission, and save the sun from extinction.
• Sci-fi meets humor: The trailer balances high-stakes drama with lighthearted moments—like Grace’s witty alien introduction.
• Proven creative team: With Drew Goddard (screenwriter of The Martian) adapting Andy Weir’s novel, longtime fans are hopeful.

When to Watch

Project Hail Mary is set to launch in theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026.

This trailer’s breakthrough success highlights soaring audience interest in original science-fiction blockbusters. With key cast and crew lined up for Comic‑Con, expectations are even higher. March 2026 can’t come soon enough!