Do you want rip-roaring science fiction books? Do you want motion pictures? Then you’re in for a deal with in, nicely, two years. Amazon MGM Studios simply set a launch date of March 20, 2026 for Challenge Hail Mary, . It’s based mostly on the Andy Weir novel of the identical title, which was certainly one of our favorite books of the past few years, so shade us excited.
The movie stars Ryan Gosling and will likely be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the duo behind The Lego Film and, allegedly, of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Lord additionally wrote a little-known film known as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
The script was penned by Drew Goddard, who lower his tooth on TV reveals like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Misplaced earlier than transferring onto options. He directed Cabin within the Woods, which is someway each iconic and underrated on the similar time. If the title Andy Weir sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of he wrote a e book known as The Martian, . By the way, Goddard additionally wrote that script.
I’ve learn the e book and beloved it. It’s extra fantastical than The Martian, however nonetheless crammed with the identical science-based options to large life-or-death issues. This time, the complete Earth is on the chopping block, as an alternative of 1 lone astronaut. It’s additionally fairly dang humorous, similar to The Martian, so Lord and Miller are a superb match to direct. The pair additionally signed on to direct an adaptation of one other Weir novel, Artemis, however that mission .
Or course, rather a lot can occur in two years. Right here’s to hoping our humble little society retains clunking alongside so we will chomp down some popcorn in 2026. Talking of, that 12 months can even see the discharge of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the Rey Skywalker movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Toy Story 5, The Batman Half II and, reportedly, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.