Ryan Gosling Isn’t an Astronaut—But He’s Earth’s Last Hope in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer That’s Out of This World

 

Who says a science teacher can’t save the world? In the newly released trailer for Project Hail Mary, we get a mind-bending glimpse at just that—Ryan Gosling, no space training, no military background, and definitely no chill, is launched into the most important mission in human history.

Released on Monday, June 30, the trailer instantly became a sensation not just because of its stunning visuals and mystery-heavy narrative, but thanks to the triple threat behind it—Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling, working with The Lego Movie and Into the Spider-Verse creators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. These filmmakers have taken Andy Weir’s bestselling novel and turned it into what looks like the next big Sci-Fi obsession.

But here’s where it gets even more electric: the trailer is set to a haunting yet triumphant track by Harry Styles, adding emotional gravity to the already tense scenes flashing before our eyes. From claustrophobic spaceship corridors to the emptiness of deep space, every second screams cinematic gold.

Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a man who went from teaching high school science to waking up alone on a spaceship with no memory—and then slowly realizing he’s Earth’s only shot at survival. The premise sounds grim, but Lord and Miller’s signature tone—balancing humor, heart, and high-stakes tension—shines through.

It’s not just a space movie. It’s a story about redemption, sacrifice, and rediscovering purpose at the edge of the universe. With Gosling’s quiet intensity anchoring the performance, this trailer doesn’t just sell the film—it gives us hope that original science fiction storytelling still has a pulse in Hollywood.

And let's be honest: Ryan Gosling in a space suit, reluctantly shouldering the fate of humanity with a Styles soundtrack? That’s box office magic waiting to happen.