Project Hail Mary — Is It Best Sci-Fi Movie In Years?

The Movie Marathon Podcast breaks down the just-released Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling's sci-fi epic and one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. This episode covers the full production history: Andy Weir going from self-publishing The Martian online to a $3 million deal before PHM even hit shelves, Lord & Miller's practical no-greenscreen approach, and how Rocky, a physical alien puppet built by the Star Wars creature team, was performed live on set in every single scene. Then a full breakdown of the film itself, the aspect ratio switch you may have missed, and where Project Hail Mary ranks against The Martian and the best sci-fi of the decade.