Sloan Science in Cinema Prize: Project Hail Mary

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Premier Theater at One Letterman, 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States · Rosemead, CA

About this event

Phil Lord and Chris Miller bring Andy Weir’s beloved novel to the screen in a spectacular, big-hearted adventure that turns scientific problem-solving into pure cinematic joy. Adapted by Drew Goddard, who previously brought Weir’s The Martian to the big screen, the film follows biology teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), who awakens alone aboard a spacecraft with an impossible dual assignment: figure out why the sun is dying and save humanity. Drawing on physics, astronomy, biology, engineering and chemistry, Project Hail Mary makes scientific discovery the engine of its story. Gosling’s effortless comic timing keeps the film buoyant, while James Ortiz’s extraordinary work as Rocky creates an irresistible alien counterpart. A breakout box-office success, Project Hail Mary proves there is a massive audience for intelligent spectacle when curiosity is treated as an adventure. Funny, visually dazzling, and genuinely enthusiastic about discovery, this is science fiction that makes you want to solve the problem right alongside its heroes. —Jessie Fairbanks The Sloan Science in Cinema Prize celebrates the compelling depiction of scientific themes or characters in a narrative feature film. The program celebrates and highlights cinema that brings together science and the art of storytelling, showing how these two seemingly disparate areas can combine to enhance the power of one another. The selections are meant to immerse a broad public audience in the challenges and rewards of scientific discovery, as well as to engage members of the scientific community. Attendee Information This program goes on sale to SFFILM members starting Wednesday, September 30 at 10AM, with a 48-hour exclusive member sales window. The program goes on sale to the general public at 10AM on Friday, October 2. Not a member? Join or renew today!

Event details

Date and time

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Venue

Premier Theater at One Letterman, 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States · Rosemead, CA

Category

Movies

Cost

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Age guidance

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Format

In person

Last verified

October 6, 2026

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