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Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of story do you think “Project Hail Mary” is (action, mystery, sci-fi)? Why?
What do you expect to see in a “final official trailer” for a movie?
What kinds of missions in movies usually feel “impossible” or very risky?

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Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

The mission and the stakes (00:00 – 00:53)

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1. What does the speaker say about being chosen for the mission?

They already completed a similar mission before.
They refuse to listen to the mission details.
They think they are the wrong person.
They understand that someone thinks they are the right person.

2. What will happen if they do nothing?

The approaching object will disappear.
Everything on the planet will go extinct, including humans.
Only one country will be affected.
The ship will return home safely.

3. What is said about Dr. Grace?

The world is counting on Dr. Grace.
Dr. Grace is the only person left on Earth.
Dr. Grace is quitting the mission.
Dr. Grace is being blamed for the crisis.

Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

Meeting Rocky and trying to communicate (00:53 – 01:52)

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1. What does Grace say they are going to call the other being?

Buddy
Pal
Rocky
Dr. Rocky

2. Why do they need to learn to communicate?

So they can save the planet.
So they can teach at a school.
So they can entertain themselves on the ship.
So they can win a competition.

3. About how many words do they say they have?

About 250 words
About 25 words
About 100 words
About 2,500 words

Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

Risk, commitment, and a possible one-way trip (01:52 – 02:41)

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1. What does the speaker say about the mission’s risks?

There are infinite possibilities for it to go wrong.
Nothing can go wrong because of the ship.
Only small mistakes are possible.
It is guaranteed to succeed.

2. What is said about the ship?

It can repair itself instantly.
It wasn’t built for this.
It is the newest ship ever made.
It was built exactly for this mission.

3. What promise is made near the end?

To return home immediately
To stop the mission
To not let Grace die
To never leave the ship

Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

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1. What is the main problem described in the trailer?

A disagreement between roommates causes the mission to fail.
A ship race decides the fate of the world.
A school is closing permanently.
An approaching threat could cause extinction on Earth.

2. What seems to be essential for success in the story?

Learning how to communicate
Finding money for the mission
Building a bigger school
Winning an election

3. What tone does the trailer create overall?

Mostly calm and documentary-like
A historical drama with no sci-fi elements
Light and romantic with no danger
High-stakes, tense, but with moments of humor

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Project Hail Mary | Final Official Trailer (Ryan Gosling, 2026)

Would you accept a mission if “the world is counting on you”? Why or why not?
How would you try to communicate with someone if you only shared “about 250 words”?
Do you think teamwork can make people “pretty smart” even when “no one’s ever done this before”? Give an example.
What would make a mission feel like a “one-way trip” emotionally, even before it starts?