If Interstellar Wrecked You, Project Hail Mary Will Destroy You — In the Best Way Possible (opens in new tab)

Project Hail Mary (2026) is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, written by Drew Goddard, and stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace — a reluctant hero sent on a one-way mission to Tau Ceti to save Earth from the sun-dimming microorganism Astrophage. Based on Andy Weir's 2021 bestselling novel, the film balances hard science with profound emotional storytelling. With $511 million at the global box office, a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, and a CinemaScore of "A," it is not just the best sci-...