Actor Josh Gad offered high praise for the upcoming film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, ahead of its March 20, 2026 release. Gad, known for his role in Frozen, shared his enthusiastic endorsement on social media, calling the movie a masterpiece and highlighting its faithful adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel.
Josh Gad’s Enthusiastic Endorsement of the Film Adaptation
Josh Gad expressed his admiration for Project Hail Mary in an Instagram post, emphasizing the impressive work done by the film’s creative team. He credited co-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, screenwriter Drew Goddard, producer Aditya Sood, along with Amy Pascal and Rachel O’Conner, for transforming what he considered a nearly impossible book to adapt into a perfect movie.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the first masterpiece of 2026,
Gad wrote.
“I don’t know how the hell they did it, but [Phil Lord, co-director], [Chris Miller, co-director], [Drew Goddard, screenwriter], [Aditya Sood, producer], along with Amy Pascal and Rachel O’Conner have delivered a PERFECT adaptation of a book I thought was impossible to adapt. The novel by [Andy Weir] is one of my all-time favorites and the movie somehow matches it pound for pound.”
– Josh Gad, Actor
He also praised Ryan Gosling’s performance as the lead, urging audiences to watch the movie on the biggest screen possible, and shared how powerful the story is in reinstating faith in humanity and the courage fueled by love.
See this @amazonmgmstudios movie on the biggest screen possible. Ryan Gosling has never been better. I cannot wait to see this movie again. It will restore your faith in humanity and the power of love and courage.
– Josh Gad, Actor
Plot Overview and Key Creative Contributors
Project Hail Mary features Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, an astronaut who wakes aboard a spacecraft without any memory of his mission or past life. He finds himself the only survivor of a critical expedition to save Earth from an existential threat. Alongside an alien companion named Rocky, Grace endeavors to complete the mission entrusted to him.
The film’s direction by Phil Lord and Chris Miller follows their notable work on titles like 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie, as well as their writing credits on the acclaimed Spider-Verse series. Drew Goddard, who adapted Project Hail Mary for the screen, previously brought Andy Weir’s novel The Martian to theaters in 2011, a film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon that earned seven Oscar nominations.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of the Theatrical Release
With the movie set to debut in theaters on March 20, 2026, excitement continues to grow among fans and industry insiders alike. Critics and audiences await a faithful and engaging rendition of Weir’s sci-fi story that combines emotional depth with thrilling adventure.
Project Hail Mary promises to stand out in next year’s cinematic lineup, buoyed by acclaimed performances, a seasoned creative team, and a narrative that explores themes of survival, discovery, and hope. As the release date approaches, viewers are encouraged to prepare their watchlists for one of 2026’s highly anticipated films.
