Project Hail Mary had a strong theatrical rollout. It's earned praise from critics, performed well at the box office and even surpassed the novel it’s based on in certain respects. Much of that success seems tied to the attention to detail shared by both the film and its source material. That commitment to accuracy even extends to a humorous moment in the movie that a real scientist has confirmed is technically correct. And once you hear that detail, it’s hard not to laugh.
