When does the screening start?

The screening starts on 10.05.2026 at 8:00 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is €9.90.

Where does the event take place?

At the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Are there parking options available?

Yes, numerous parking spaces are available around the filmforum, and even free of charge from 8:00 PM.

How can one reach the venue by public transport?

The nearest stop is Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz; from there, the path to the filmforum is signposted.

Is the event a reading or a film evening?

It is a film evening based on the literary source Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary ignites a quiet space adventure in Duisburg

Name: The Astronaut – Project Hail Mary
Start: 2026-05-10T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-11T00:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A science fiction evening full of puzzles, hope, and cosmic tension

On May 10, 2026, a modern bestseller meets the big screen at the filmforum Duisburg: The Astronaut – Project Hail Mary. Andy Weir's novel combines hard science fiction with narrative precision, surprising emotionality, and that literary curiosity that has shaped the genre for decades. The result is a cinematic experience that not only delivers images but opens up an entire space for thought. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-astronaut-project-hail-mary-49685/))

A story between amnesia and saving the world

Ryland Grace awakens in a situation that does full justice to the classic adventure novel: cut off, without memory, with a mission of existential importance. It is precisely this constellation that makes the material so appealing for literature lovers, as survival drama, scientific fantasy, and the age-old question of responsibility in a threatened world intertwine here. Andy Weir is established as a precise narrator of contemporary sci-fi with The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary; Project Hail Mary was also a finalist for the Hugo Award and received the Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Weir))

Reading ambiance in cinema format

The filmforum is not an anonymous multiplex venue but a community cinema with a historic aura and its own cultural profile. Its location at Dellplatz, good public transport connections via the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz stop, and parking options around Goldstraße and Dellplatz create a pleasantly urban setting for an evening that aims to be more than mere entertainment. Free parking is also available around the venue from 8:00 PM. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Why this film also counts as literature

The adaptation makes it clear how strongly a novel can shape pop culture when linguistic artistry, character design, and scientific imagination play together. Weir's work thrives on intelligent tension, clear style, and a rare tone: sober in thought, warm in heart. If you're interested in readings, literary adaptations, and the cultural discourse surrounding modern science fiction, you'll find an evening with substance here. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Weir))

Conclusion

The Astronaut – Project Hail Mary promises an evening of cinema, literature, and space fantasy at the filmforum Duisburg. Anyone who loves great narratives with intellectual tension and emotional impact should experience this literarily inspired film event live. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-astronaut-project-hail-mary-49685/))