The author of the novel behind Ryan Gosling’s upcoming sci-fi film has responded to a “controversial reveal” featured in the newest trailer for Project Hail Mary. Amazon MGM recently unveiled the second official trailer, which offered “the best look yet at Rocky, the alien who Ryland Grace (Gosling) meets in space while on his mission to save the Earth.” According to the text, “Project Hail Mary fans were taken aback by this choice,” as many believed “the best call was to hold off on showing the final design until the movie hits theaters next year on March 20.” The reaction has sparked discussion across fan communities, with audiences split on whether revealing Rocky’s appearance so early enhances excitement or diminishes the sense of discovery.
The film itself adapts the novel’s dual-timeline structure, following a protagonist who wakes up alone and disoriented in deep space. As summarized in the source, “Project Hail Mary tells the story of Ryland Grace, a high school science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship, light-years from Earth, with no memory of who he is or why he’s there.” The narrative unfolds in two parallel threads: one chronicling “Ryland Grace recovering his memory in space” and another tracing “his journey on Earth that led him to space in the first place.” The film stars Ryan Gosling alongside Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, and Liz Kingsman.
The controversy surrounding the latest trailer centers entirely on the decision to reveal Rocky, an alien character whose surprise identity and appearance were major components of the book’s tension. As the text notes, “Fans will continue to debate in the coming months if spoiling Rocky’s final design in the new trailer was the right call.” Despite the debate, the film is positioned as a significant sci-fi release, described as “certainly going to be in the running for one of the best sci-fi movies of the year.” The film will be directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and will be released March 20, 2026.
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