Hyderabad, March 29 -- Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, finally released in India on March 26, 2026, after a delay of six days. The postponement was mainly to avoid a box office clash with Dhurandhar 2, which was already dominating theatres.

However, the biggest issue was not the delay. It was the lack of IMAX screens. Even though the film was specially shot for IMAX viewing, it initially got only about 5 IMAX screens across India. Most premium screens were occupied by Dhurandhar 2, leaving fans disappointed.

Fans are upset over poor IMAX availability

Many movie lovers expressed frustration online. The film is a visually rich sci fi experience, and IMAX is considered the best way to watch it. Cities like Bengaluru, Lucknow, Ko...