The first trailer for ‘Project Hail Mary’ has arrived, showcasing Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a humble middle school science teacher thrust into the role of Earth’s last hope. Set in the near future, the film opens with a dire premise: the sun, along with other nearby stars, is mysteriously dying, threatening humanity with extinction. Grace, who wakes up alone and amnesiac on a spaceship far from Earth, must piece together his identity and the desperate mission he’s been forced to undertake.

As Grace’s memory returns, he discovers that he was recruited by an international coalition to solve the crisis of “the dimming”—an event caused by alien microbes called Astrophage, which are draining the sun’s energy. Despite lacking astronaut training, Grace’s background as a molecular biologist and teacher made him uniquely qualified to study the organism and ultimately embark on a one-way journey to the Tau Ceti system, the only star unaffected by the phenomenon. The trailer highlights Gosling’s reluctant heroism, with moments of humor and vulnerability as he admits, “I put the ‘not’ in astronaut”.

The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and adapted by Drew Goddard, promises a blend of high-stakes science fiction and emotional storytelling. Grace’s mission is not just a technical challenge but a test of ingenuity and resilience. Along the way, he encounters an unexpected ally: an extraterrestrial being he names Rocky, hinting at a story of interstellar friendship and cooperation. The visuals in the trailer evoke both the isolation of deep space and the urgency of saving an entire planet.

Joining Gosling in the cast are Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub, rounding out a compelling ensemble. “Project Hail Mary” is set for release on March 20, 2026, and is already generating buzz as a thrilling, character-driven sci-fi adventure.