Film Screening: Project Hail Mary (2026)

A free afternoon screening of *Project Hail Mary* (2026), the science-fiction adaptation starring astronaut Ryland Grace as he wakes from a coma with amnesia and gradually pieces together his mission to the Tau Ceti solar system — 12 light-years from Earth — to reverse a solar dimming event threatening humanity. The 156-minute film, rated PG-13, screens at the Brainerd branch on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season exploring Samantha Harvey's *Orbital*, with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing available.