Project Hail Mary (2026) Movie Review: Ryan Gosling, Alien Reveals & Book Spoilers

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Logan, Scotty, and Sam dive into the highly anticipated 2026 film adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie clocks in at a hefty 2 hours and 36 minutes. We talk about our early screening theater experience, why the marketing team spoiled way too much in the trailer, and how perfectly the filmmakers brought this story to life. Stick around for our spoiler-free takes up front, followed by a massive deep dive into the plot, the Astrophage, and our final ratings.

Chapters (with SPOILERS):

• 00:00:15 - Intro and our first Sunday morning podcast ever

• 00:02:27 - Early screening theater issues and projectionist delays

• 00:07:34 - Cast details, crew, and the 2 hour 36 minute runtime

• 00:12:16 - Pre-spoiler warning: Avoid the movie trailer!

• 00:15:45 - Spoiler Alert! Diving into the plot

• 00:18:39 - Ryland Grace's amnesia and high school flashbacks

• 00:23:06 - Discovering Astrophage and the dying sun

• 00:30:40 - The massive alien ship and meeting Rocky

• 00:41:38 - The big reveal: Grace was forced onto the mission

• 00:54:04 - Final ratings and why it's a perfect adaptation

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