'Project Hail Mary' Tops Reservations at Number 1, Surpassing 'The King and the Man'... SF Wave Expected in March Theaters

The upcoming SF blockbuster 〈Project Hail Mary〉, set to release on March 18, has made a promising start. It has surpassed 11 million viewers and dethroned the long-standing champion 〈The King and the Man〉 to claim the top spot in overall reservations.

Reservation rate surpasses 38%... Audience responds to the birth of a popular SF film following 〈The Martian〉

According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Theater Tickets on the 16th (Monday), 〈Project Hail Mary〉 recorded a reservation rate of 38% as of 8:35 AM, securing the number one position overall. This record surpasses the momentum of the historical drama 〈The King and the Man〉, indicating that a new SF wave is beginning in the spring theater scene of March.

This film, which depicts the journey of 'Grace' (played by Ryan Gosling) who wakes up alone in the middle of space with no memory and struggles to prevent the extinction of humanity, has garnered early anticipation due to its solid narrative and Ryan Gosling's outstanding performance.

"More fun than 〈The Martian〉" - Hot praise relay from the media and critics

The reactions from critics and media who attended the pre-release screening are hotter than ever. SF author Kwak Jae-sik strongly recommended watching it in theaters, stating, "It's more fun than the movie 〈The Martian〉", while critic Park Pyeong-sik sent an unusual compliment saying, "Even Carl Sagan and director Kubrick would be moved," drawing attention.

Additionally, evaluations continue that it has captured both popularity and artistic quality, with comments like, "It easily surpasses the emotional impact of 〈Interstellar〉 and 〈The Martian〉" (Yoon Gi-baek, reporter from Edaily), and "A popular SF film that can be enjoyed with family" (Kim Jong-eun, reporter from iMBC Entertainment). It is expected to attract a wide audience, especially as an SF blockbuster that stimulates the emotions of spring days.

The most intense cinematic experience of the year... 'Hail Mary' set to launch on March 18

With overwhelming reservation rates, 〈Project Hail Mary〉 is set to provide audiences with a visual thrill that feels like experiencing the vast universe directly through various special format screenings such as IMAX, ScreenX, and 4DX.

The film 〈Project Hail Mary〉, which contains the last mission for the salvation of humanity, will be available in theaters nationwide this Wednesday (18th).