Do you want rip-roaring science fiction books? Do you want films? Then you’re in for a deal with in, effectively, two years. Amazon MGM Studios simply set a launch date of March 20, 2026 for Mission Hail Mary, . It’s primarily based on the Andy Weir novel of the identical identify, which was one in every of our favourite books of the previous few years, so coloration us excited.
The movie stars Ryan Gosling and might 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 enamel on TV reveals like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Misplaced earlier than shifting onto options. He directed Cabin within the Woods, which is someway each iconic and underrated on the similar time. If the identify 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 stuffed with the identical science-based options to huge life-or-death issues. This time, all the Earth is on the chopping block, as an alternative of 1 lone astronaut. It’s additionally fairly dang humorous, identical to The Martian, so Lord and Miller are match to direct. The pair additionally signed on to direct an adaptation of one other Weir novel, Artemis, however that mission .
Or course, so much can occur in two years. Right here’s to hoping our humble little society retains clunking alongside so we are able to chomp down some popcorn in 2026. Talking of, that 12 months may also see the discharge of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the Rey Skywalker movie, the sequel to The Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, Toy Story 5, The Batman Half II and, reportedly, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.