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.

What is Movie Marathon Podcast?

The Movie Marathon Podcast is a film podcast built around the binge. We marathon entire franchises and films from start to finish — one movie per episode — covering the production history, the casting, the performances, and what each film actually means. Our rewatches are tied to new releases and culturally relevant moments, so there's always a reason to be listening.

Whether you've seen the movie 30 times or you just came out of the theater, every episode is a deep dive. Every binge is intentional. And every opinion was formed by watching the movies before we turned on our mics. Welcome to the Binge Bros, let's marathon some movies.

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