The 'Project Hail Mary' Trailer Set a Massive Record

I am a massive Andy Weir fan, I think his writing is fantastic, and I think he's really putting forth new and cool science fiction ideas that feel fresh.

When I heard Lord and Miller were directing an adaptation of his book, "Project Hail Mary," I was over the moon. And a script written by Drew Goddard, who also adapted The Martian?

And then when they cast Ryan Gosling....I knew this could be a huge breakout hit.

Well, the trailer for the movie dropped recently, and it has already achieved a cosmic milestone before even hitting theaters.

The film's trailer has shattered records, becoming the most-viewed trailer with a staggering 400 million views in its first week.

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The movie is about a science teacher who awakens on a spaceship in the far reaches of the solar system with no memory of how he got there or what his mission is. As he pieces together his past, he realizes he is on a desperate quest to save Earth from an extinction-level event.

Lord and Miller took to social media to express their gratitude to the fans who drove the trailer to its record-breaking numbers.

In a joint statement, they said, "Holy Moly. Thank you, all you glorious, generous fans of movies/books/near light speed space travel/the Sun for pushing the trailer for 'Project Hail Mary' past 400 million views – the most in one week for a film that's not a sequel or a remake… ever."

Look, I know some people are worried the trailer revealed too much of the plot, but I can assure you there is way more to the story. And the overwhelming response has been one of immense excitement and anticipation.

Now, I can't wait to see what the box office is for this movie, because with trailer records coming in, it will be interesting to see if this can translate.

It has everything going for it: a compelling story, a beloved author, a bankable star, and a talented creative team.

This is my most anticipated movie of next year.

Let me know what you think in the comments.