Project Hail Mary: A Sci-Fi Epic with a Lengthy Runtime of 166 Minutes
The highly anticipated sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary" by Phil Lord and Chris Miller is rumored to have a lengthy runtime of 166 minutes, according to Yosemite Cinema. This runtime puts it in line with other epic films like "Dune: Part Two," "The Dark Knight Rises," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." It is also longer than the previous adaptation of an Andy Weir novel, "The Martian," which ran for 142 minutes.
In 2025, only three Hollywood films exceeded the 160-minute mark, including "Avatar: Fire and Ash" at 195 minutes, "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" at 170 minutes, and "One Battle After Another" at 162 minutes. Despite its lengthy runtime, "Project Hail Mary" has received positive reviews from insiders who have had the opportunity to see it. This film, with a budget exceeding $150 million, marks Lord and Miller's return to directing after several years of producing the "Spider-Verse" films.
Lord and Miller, known for their work on "The Lego Movie" and "21 Jump Street," have not directed a theatrical release since 2014's "22 Jump Street." "Project Hail Mary" is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 20th, promising an exciting and immersive cinematic experience.