Project Hail Mary (2026)
A witty science teacher wakes up in space, piecing together his epic, suspenseful mission to save Earth.
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.
How intense is Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Project Hail Mary feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulfeel goodearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Project Hail Mary
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Project Hail Mary for you?
Is Project Hail Mary scary?
No. Project Hail Mary is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Project Hail Mary gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Project Hail Mary sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Project Hail Mary OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary runs 2h 37m.
Where can I stream Project Hail Mary?
Project Hail Mary is streaming on Prime Video and MGM+.
Does Project Hail Mary have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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