“Project Hail Mary” trailer breaks record with 400 million views in one week: “Rarely been this excited to see a movie”

The first trailer for Project Hail Mary just became the most-watched trailer for an original movie. Ever.

In just seven days, the Project Hail Mary trailer shattered industry expectations. According to WaveMetrix, it amassed over 400 million global views in a week. That is the highest ever for a trailer that isn't a sequel or remake. Additionally, the trailer marked the most successful launch in Amazon MGM Studios' history.

The film stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a lone...