On March 19, 2026, a new, promising sci-fi movie will be released in theaters. In The Astronaut, Ryan Gosling plays a molecular biologist and teacher who must save Earth. In the latest trailer for the Amazon-produced film, however, it is a talking rock that steals the show.
What is The Astronaut about? The Astronaut, or in its original title Project Hail Mary, is a new sci-fi film set to hit theaters on March 19, 2026. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir, known for The Martian, and it is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
The film adaptation of his sci-fi work features strong performances from Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, but the latest trailer showcases a talking rock as the real star.
Why do I have the feeling there will be tears for a rock that isn’t real?
What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer shows a lot of the main actor Ryan Gosling, who will likely spend most of his time in a space station. However, he is not alone, as the trailer indicates that he will encounter a rock-being with whom he will also communicate. His planet also appears to be on the brink of destruction, leading both to pursue the same goal.
Despite the dramatic theme, a friendship between the two seems to be a central topic. The trailer for The Astronaut already promises funny and light-hearted, but also sad scenes – after all, it concerns the fate of the world.
How is the community reacting to the new trailer? Under the YouTube trailer, almost 2000 comments had been made (as of 09.02.2026, 10:50). It is evident that the rock, referred to as Rocky in the trailer, is already tugging at the heartstrings of some fans:
- @Nancy-tas writes:
Why do I have the feeling there will be tears for a rock that isn’t real?
- For @Emily-mee, Rocky is already the star of the film:
I never thought a space spider I observed for less than a minute could mean so much to me, yet here I am.
- @HULK11555, a fan of the book, is also satisfied with the new trailer:
This is one of the few times I’ve seen an adaptation look exactly as I imagined it while reading the book.
Ryan Gosling’s Greatest Opportunity
What does MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes say about the new trailer? As with the previous trailers, this one rekindles my excitement for the film. I am a big fan of Ryan Gosling, and this film could be one of his greatest chances for awards like the Oscar.
As the only human in space, he has to carry the film, and as he has already proven in the past, he can do that. After his Oscar nominations for Half Nelson (2007), La La Land (2017), and Barbie (2024), it’s about time he is rewarded for his performance.
Aside from that, I am quite confident that the film will be good. The trailers already show that a balance will be found between hopeful, funny, but also dramatic scenes, and the showcased set design looks very appealing as well. If you want to see more from the genre by then, this anime could be for you: An anime on Netflix reminds me of Blade Runner and captivated me every second
