Do you like rip-roaring sci-fi books? Do you like motion pictures? You are in for a reward in, well, 2 years. Amazon MGM Studios simply set a release date of March 20, 2026 for Job Hail Mary according to Due dateIt’s based upon the Andy Weir book of the exact same name, which was among our preferred books of the previous couple of yearsso color us thrilled.
The movie stars honorary SNL cast member Ryan Gosling and will be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the duo behind The Lego Movie and, apparently, the majority of the excellent parts of Solo: A Star Wars StoryLord likewise composed an obscure motion picture called Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The script was penned by Drew Goddard, who cut his teeth on television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lost before moving onto functions. He directed Cabin in the Woodswhich is in some way both renowned and underrated at the very same time. If the name Andy Weir sounds familiar, it’s due to the fact that he composed a book called The Martian which motivated the Matt Damon movieBy the way, Goddard likewise composed that script.
I’ve checked out the book and liked it. It’s more fantastical than The Martianhowever still filled with the very same science-based options to enormous life-or-death issues. This time, the whole Earth is on the slicing block, rather of one only astronaut. It’s likewise quite dang amusing, much like The Martianso Lord and Miller are an excellent match to direct. The set likewise signed on to direct an adjustment of another Weir book, Artemishowever that task wants to have actually stalled
Or course, a lot can occur in 2 years. Here’s to hoping our modest little society keeps clunking along so we can chew down some popcorn in 2026. Mentioning, that year will likewise see the release of The Mandalorian & & Groguthe Rey Skywalker movie, the follow up to The Super Mario Bros. Motion picture Toy Story 5 The Batman Part II and, supposedly, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty