This week on Movie Mistrial, we blast off into deep space with Project Hail Mary, the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s beloved sci-fi novel.

With its mix of hard science, humor, and high-stakes survival, Project Hail Mary promises the kind of smart, emotionally engaging space adventure that made The Martian a modern classic.

Adapting such a science-heavy and internally driven story to the screen is no small task, and some may wonder whether the film can preserve the novel’s balance of heart, mystery, and scientific detail.

Join us as we ask whether this could be the next great sci-fi blockbuster—or a mission that risks getting lost in translation.