It is officially blockbuster season! For those unaware, one of the most highly anticipated films of 2026, Project Hail Mary, has finally been released in theatres on March 20, 2026. It is a science fiction adventure film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. While it is written by Drew Goddard, the screenplay is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. Project Hail Mary stars some of the most well-known faces in the industry, like Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce. So, for those wondering whether to hit the theatres to watch Project Hail Mary, here’s our review to help you make up your mind.
Project Hail Mary’s screenplay is reminiscent of The Martian
Drew Goddard is well known for writing scripts for hits like Cloverfield, Cabin In The Woods, High Potential, and Daredevil. While he is back in action, being the screenwriter for Project Hail Mary, the new film might sometimes be reminiscent of one of Drew’s other projects, The Martin. This is the part where the audience might feel that Project Hail Mary disappoints a little bit. However, this doesn’t mean the film is necessarily bad, because in other areas like dialogue, character development, humour, and more, it’s all on point. In that sense, it is safe to say that Drew tapped completely into Andy Weir’s sensibilities, the author of the original book.
