Houston, we have a mission — and it’s playing larger than life on the biggest screens in the city.

The highly anticipated sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary is blasting into theaters and IMAX® 70mm on Friday, March 20, 2026, with exclusive early IMAX® 70mm screenings set for March 13, 14, and 15. And if there’s one city that understands space exploration, innovation, and bold ambition — it’s Houston.

A Race to Save the Sun

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Andy Weir (the visionary mind behind The Martian), this cinematic thrill ride follows science teacher Ryland Grace, portrayed by Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling.

Grace awakens alone on a spaceship, light years from Earth, with no memory of who he is — or why he’s there. As fragments of memory return, he realizes the unthinkable: the sun is dying. Humanity is on borrowed time. And he may be the only one who can stop extinction.

No pressure, right?

What unfolds is a brilliant mix of heart, humor, hard science, and humanity — the kind of storytelling that reminds audiences why space films capture our imagination so completely.

From Visionary Filmmakers to IMAX® Spectacle

Directed by the dynamic duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the Oscar-winning creative force behind genre-defining hits, Project Hail Mary is filmed specifically for IMAX® 70mm — delivering breathtaking scale, immersive visuals, and cinematic clarity that demands to be experienced on the largest screens possible.

The screenplay comes from acclaimed writer Drew Goddard, ensuring the adaptation maintains the novel’s scientific precision while elevating its emotional depth.

The film also features standout performances from Sandra Hüller, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, Lionel Boyce, Priya Kansara, and James Ortiz — assembling a global cast that reflects the universal stakes of the story.

Presented by Amazon MGM Studios, alongside Pascal Pictures, Open Invite Films, Waypoint Entertainment, and Lord Miller Productions, this PG-13 release blends intellectual sci-fi with emotional resonance — making it accessible for teens and adults alike.

Why Houston Audiences Will Love It

In a city synonymous with NASA, aerospace engineering, and world-class medical research, Project Hail Mary hits differently. It celebrates curiosity. It honors science. It showcases resilience.

Houston families, STEM students, educators, and space enthusiasts will find themselves inspired by the film’s central message: when humanity faces its darkest hour, collaboration, creativity, and courage can light the way.

And yes — there’s an unexpected friendship at the heart of this mission that adds warmth, humor, and hope to an otherwise cosmic challenge.

How to Watch

Early IMAX® 70mm Screenings: March 13–15, 2026

Nationwide Release: Friday, March 20, 2026

Format: Filmed for IMAX® — Premium Large Format experience

Tickets for advance IMAX® 70mm showings are now on sale. Given Houston’s love for blockbuster premieres and space-centered storytelling, early purchase is highly recommended.

For tickets, showtimes, and updates, visit the official website at www.projecthailmary.com and follow the film on social media using #ProjectHailMary.

Project Hail Mary isn’t just another space movie. It’s a story about rediscovering purpose, trusting science, and believing that even in the vast silence of space, we are never truly alone.

Houston, prepare for liftoff. The future of the sun — and the survival of Earth — begins March 20.