#Project Hail Mary

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‘Project Hail Mary’ performer behind Rocky qualifies for Oscar consideration

James Ortiz, who provided voice and puppetry work for Rocky in ‘Project Hail Mary,’ is eligible for awards consideration, including a possible Best Supporting Actor campaign from Amazon MGM.

Key Takeaways

James Ortiz qualifies for Academy Awards consideration for his work as Rocky in Project Hail Mary.
Amazon MGM plans to campaign Ortiz for Best Supporting Actor.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via gizmodo.com

‘Project Hail Mary’ Gives Amazon MGM the Box Office Proof It Needed

Amazon MGM’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel has become the studio’s biggest theatrical hit, offering rare validation for an expensive non-franchise bet.

Key Takeaways

Project Hail Mary has overtaken Creed III as Amazon MGM’s top-grossing film.
TechCrunch says the film earned $164.3 million in North America and $136.2 million overseas in its first 10 days.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via techcrunch.com

NASA Bridges 'Project Hail Mary' and Real Artemis II Launch

As NASA finalizes preparations for Artemis II — the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo — the agency converges with Hollywood in the release of 'Project Hail Mary,' which NASA scientists helped shape and ISS crews screened in orbit.

Key Takeaways

NASA scientists and astronaut Kjell Lindgren consulted on 'Project Hail Mary' for scientific accuracy across astrobiology and astrophysics
Artemis II — the first crewed deep space mission since 1972 — launches as the film opens, creating unprecedented convergence of real and fictional exploration

DT Editorial Team·Mar 23, 2026·via nasa.gov