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‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

“Project Hail Mary,” the movie adaptation to Andy Weir’s 2021 novel about a science teacher attempting to save the Earth from sun-eating microbes, was released in March 2026 to stellar ratings from critics and audiences alike. The movie explores a few unique forms that extraterrestrial life could take, from space…

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Project Hail Mary’ - Close Encounters of the Goofy Kind

Adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Weir ("The Martian"), 'Project Hail Mary' is a heart-warming blockbuster with old-school charm to spare. However, the comedic tone occasionally threatens to undercut some of the film's emotional heft...

Euronews

Breakfast with Gosling, grilled by Spielberg, burned by Star Wars: Lord and Miller are cinema’s hottest duo

From directing The Lego Movie to becoming a single entity, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have had quite the ascent. Now, sending one of the globe’s best actors to his cosmic doom in Project Hail Mary, they’re aiming for the stars

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'Project Hail Mary' book vs movie: The 4 major differences I noticed in Ryan Gosling's sci-fi blockbuster

I love both versions of "Project Hail Mary," and have noted down what I think are the biggest differences between Andy Weir's beloved book and the new movie.

Tom’s Guide

'Project Hail Mary' Ending Explained: Why That Twist Is So Essential, According To The Author

Here's what happens at the end of 'Project Hail Mary,' and why one twist before the ending is so important.

Inverse

In 'Project Hail Mary,' Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey

In their two decades making movies together, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have shown a particular talent in making inanimate objects come alive

The Independent UK

Sci-fi author Andy Weir explains the astrobiology behind 'Project Hail Mary' (interview)

The new film probes the possibility of alien life – here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.

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Project Hail Mary Is Another 'You Can Just Do Things' Story From Sci-Fi Novelist Andy Weir

A dazzling, ridiculously charming sci-fi adventure from the author of The Martian

Reason

Ryan Gosling Explains Why He Doesn't Pick The Same Kind Of Movies Anymore

Barbie, The Fall Guy, and Project Hail Mary are all part of a trend.

Cinemablend

Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these topics.

The Conversation

'We made 300 iterations of him, easily': Project Hail Mary directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller on the year-long journey to bring the new sci-fi movie's cute alien Rocky to life

Project Hail Mary's filmmakers discuss the lengthy process of bringing its adorable alien co-star to life.

TechRadar

Before you catch 'Project Hail Mary' in theaters, you need to stream these 3 sci-fi movies on Netflix

If you're planning on seeing "Project Hail Mary" this week, binge these three must-watch movies on Netflix first.

Tom’s Guide

'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer Reveals His Frank Oz & Yoda Inspiration

James Ortiz, the voice and puppeteer behind Rocky in 'Project Hail Mary,' talks to Inverse about his process and how this adorable alien was brought to life.

Inverse

Lord and Miller explain how their work on the Spider-Verse movies inspired their new sci-fi film Project Hail Mary: "People want a visual experience they've never seen before"

Exclusive: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller explain how the Spider-Verse movies encouraged them to bring "spectacle" to Project Hail Mary

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The Independent UK

What have critics said about Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary?

Ryan Gosling's new space adventure film, Project Hail Mary, has received largely positive early reviews from critics. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie is based on Andy Weir's novel and features Gosling as a science teacher on a mission to save Earth. The film currently holds an…

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Project Hail Mary author reveals if he's planning a sequel to the sci-fi

Project Hail Mary is heading to cinemas this month starring Ryan Gosling as

Cinemablend

Project Hail Mary Review: I Hate To Be The ‘Book Is Better’ Guy, But…

A super fun sci-fi blockbuster that can't quite escape the shadow of its source material.

Inverse

'Project Hail Mary' Review: Ryan Gosling Anchors The Most Crowdpleasing Sci-Fi Blockbuster Of The Year

Andy Weir’s hit speculative sci-fi gets a crowdpleasing adaptation that soars by the strength of the charisma of its star and adorable alien creature.

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The Guardian - UK

Project Hail Mary review – Ryan Gosling’s charm carries unserious last-ditch space mission

Tale of a brilliant molecular biologist cast into outer space with only a helpful alien for company is a bit silly, but Gosling’s charisma keeps it watchable

TechRadar

Project Hail Mary review: Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie is a mesmerizing and profoundly moving near-masterpiece that needs to be seen on the biggest screen possible

Ryan Gosling has never been better in Amazon's superb sci-fi spectacle — but his adorable alien companion Rocky is the film's real show-stealer.

The Independent UK

Project Hail Mary review – A sci-fi dazzler that doesn’t signal great things for the future of cinema

4/5 This Ryan Gosling vehicle is immensely likeable and technically impressive, even if it has the whiff of top-shelf nostalgia

Tom’s Guide

'Project Hail Mary' review: Ryan Gosling shines in the best movie of the year so far

Ryan Gosling puts on a star performance in "Project Hail Mary," the adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel and the best movie so far in 2026

Space

'Project Hail Mary''s final teaser trailer is 'Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!'

'I really wanted this incredible friendship to be true to the book.'

Space

I spoke to the writers behind the trippy new sci-fi novel 'Detour': 'Things don't need to be 100% correct, but they do have to be believable'

"If Neil deGrasse Tyson read this book, he would not be thrilled."

Cinemablend

Eva Mendes Got Candid About Why Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Is A 'Masterpiece'

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