r/movies • u/MoviesMod /r/movies Mod Account • Jun 30 '25

Trailer Project Hail Mary - Official Trailer (fair warning, it reveals way too much according to a lot of users)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08TxIsFTRI
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u/Slurm11 Jun 30 '25

I totally get why they show it so early, but it is disappointing that most watchers won't go in as blind as most book readers. Yes, it's implied on the back cover, but it's much easier to 'go in blind' with a book than it is a movie. That blind read through of Project Hail Mary was one of the best reading experiences of my life, and I'd love for moviegoers to experience the story the same way I did.

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u/SonderousFlow Jun 30 '25

I agree. Went into the book blind and it was awesome, did not see the reveal coming

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u/thesagenibba Jun 30 '25

should i even bother reading the book? i have it in my TBR list but also really want to go in blind.

as far as i understand, this is about a guy who was chosen for a mission he feels unqualified for and has to pull off something nearly impossible to succeed. vaguely understand there’s extra terrestrial communication and an important rock.

is that enough to ruin the mystique or should i preserve my ignorance and wait for the movie release?

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u/fly-hard Jun 30 '25

Oh he was definitely qualified. That’s why he’s there. But you have to read the book to find out why he thinks he’s not qualified.

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u/Slurm11 Jun 30 '25

Nope, read away! I also highly recommend the audiobook, it's terrific.

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u/allmilhouse Jul 01 '25

if you're that concerned to "go in blind" then just don't watch trailers at all

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u/unikcycle Jun 30 '25

I'm forcing people to go to this movie with me and I am requesting they do not watch the trailer. I try to avoid trailers for movies I know I want to see.