Tickets for the Project Hail Mary movie are rolling out in two main waves, with some early-access options mixed in.

🎟 The Quick Scoop

  • General ticket presales: Current buzz is that wide presales start Friday, February 20 , in line with early-access promotions.
  • Prime member early screenings:
    • Prime members can buy tickets starting February 20 for special early screenings on March 16 at 7 p.m. local time in premium formats (IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, 70mm, etc.).
  • Special IMAX 70mm advance shows:
    • Some IMAX 70mm screenings on March 13–15 already have tickets on sale at select theaters and local cinema sites.

In other words: early premium screenings and some 70mm shows are going on sale first, with broader general-audience tickets tied to the February 20 date.

How Fans Are Tracking Ticket Drops

On forums and local movie subreddits, people are comparing notes on when their specific theaters flip the “buy” switch.

Common patterns people report:

  • Big chains (AMC, etc.) sometimes quietly add showtimes, then open purchases:
    • At midnight local time
    • Or on weekday mornings between about 8–10 a.m. Eastern for big releases.
  • Some individual theaters (like specialty 70mm venues) announce:
    • “Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. local time tomorrow ” on their own sites or socials.
  • Fans set alerts and keep refreshing apps like:
    • Fandango, AMC app, Atom, and theater websites, since they don’t always flip at the exact same minute.

A typical fan plan you’ll see posted:

“I’ll set a phone alert, keep Fandango open, and watch the subreddit — someone usually posts as soon as their IMAX or 70mm shows go live.”

Where to Look Right Now

If you’re trying not to miss out on Project Hail Mary tickets:

  1. Hit the Amazon “Notify Me” button
    • On the official Project Hail Mary page, Prime members can click “Notify Me” to get an alert when early tickets open on Fandango (starting February 20).
  1. Check Fandango and chain apps
    • Search Project Hail Mary in Fandango, the AMC app, or your local cinema app and look for:
      • March 13–15 (advance IMAX/70mm)
      • March 16 (Prime early screenings)
      • March 20 and onward (wide release).
  1. Watch movie forums and local subreddits
    • Subreddits like r/ProjectHailMary, r/boxoffice, and city‑specific movie subs (e.g., r/NYCmovies) are actively posting when tickets go live, especially for IMAX 70mm showings.

Mini FAQ

Q: Is February 20 the only date that matters?

  • It’s the key date being shared for general presales and Prime early-access tickets , but some advance IMAX 70mm screenings went live earlier or are being handled theater‑by‑theater.

Q: What if my theater doesn’t show anything yet?

  • That’s normal; showtimes and ticket availability can appear at slightly different times by chain and region, even on the same day. Keep checking periodically on apps and sites.

Bottom line: If you’re asking “when do Project Hail Mary tickets go on sale?” the key date to circle is February 20 for broad presales and Prime early access, with some premium 70mm and IMAX shows already trickling out via individual theaters and ticketing apps.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.