Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: Everything to Know About the Sci-Fi Hit Behind the $683M Movie
Project Hail Mary is a standalone hard science fiction novel by Andy Weir, published in May 2021 by Ballantine Books. It became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and the basis for a 2026 film starring Ryan Gosling that has since crossed $683 million at the worldwide box office.
Book Details
| Title | Project Hail Mary |
| Author | Andy Weir |
| Series | Standalone |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Release Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Genre | Hard Science Fiction |
| Length | 476 pages |
| Also By | The Martian, Artemis |
What Project Hail Mary Is About
Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory of who he is, millions of miles from Earth, with two dead crewmates for company. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes he’s humanity’s last chance to reverse an extinction-level threat consuming the sun itself — and discovers he may not have to face it entirely alone. It’s the same mix of hard science and dry humor that made Weir’s debut, The Martian, a hit.
A Line From the Book
One of the most-liked lines from Project Hail Mary, quoted by readers on Goodreads:
“Human beings have a remarkable ability to accept the abnormal and make it normal.” — Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir
Why It Became a Global Phenomenon
- Instant #1 New York Times bestseller
- Finalist, 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel
- Winner, 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year
- Recommended by Bill Gates and Barack Obama in their 2021 book picks
- Adapted into a 2026 film that grossed over $683 million worldwide
Now a Major Motion Picture
The film adaptation, starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, opened in theaters on March 20, 2026, and became Amazon MGM Studios’ biggest debut to date. It has since:
- Crossed $680 million worldwide, one of 2026’s top-grossing films
- Been available on digital streaming (Prime Video, Apple TV) since May 12, 2026
- A 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release is scheduled for August 11, 2026
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