February 22, 2026
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Sci-fi fans are in for a treat in March with the release of 11389 Project Hail Mary, a brand new LEGO Icons set that’s based on the movie of the same name, adapting Andy Weir’s best-selling novel.
11389 Project Hail Mary will be released on 1 March 2026, and Project Hail Mary fans will be able to build this 830-piece microscale model of the ship of the same name.
I’m a big fan of the book, it’s a very easy sci-fi read and I’m really looking forward to seeing the movie when it premieres in late March 2026.
This is a great Spaceship and it features a really brilliant play feature that brings the model to life that I wasn’t expecting at all, so let’s jump into this review of 11389 Project Hail Mary!
Will try to avoid key spoilers in this review, so it should be relatively safe if you intend to go into the movie fresh, or pick up the book beforehand!
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11389 Project Hail Mary set details
11389 Project Hail Mary
Retail Price
US$99.99 / AU$179.99 / £99.99 / €109.99 / CAD$129.99
Build Experience
This is a very very Technic-heavy set, which may determine your enjoyment of the build. At 830-pieces, it’s a fairly quick build, although it’s quite a technical build so you’ll need to really pay attention with the pins, beams and axles that come with a Technic build.
There are 6 numbered bags included, and only the final 2 bags are used to assemble the Hail Mary, so brace yourself for a ton of Technic building!
Oh, and in a surprising move, there are zero stickers included in the set! All the elements are printed!
LEGO Project Hail Mary Minifigures
Only one minifigure is included and that’s none other than protagonist Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling. The minifigure is incredibly well-designed, matching the bright red spacesuit that’s depicted in the movie trailers.
The printing is sharp and detailed, and for Ryan Gosling fans, it’s been a long wait to officially get him as a LEGO minifigure, although we’ll probably get plenty more Gosling minifigures when Star Wars: Starfighter comes out.
No new elements are included – Ryland has a backpack that was first used in Star Wars First Order minifigures and his dual-moulded helmet is a recoloured version of the helmets used in LEGO City Space sets. He does come with a new printed tile representing his tape measure!
Here’s Ryland’s back printing, and alternate face.
Rocky, one of the best things about the book is also represented here, in brick-built form. He does have a printed dish for the top of his body, and five dark tan limbs.
Rocky, as his name suggests is a craggly-looking creature. An Eridian that perceives the world using echolocation, and communicates using complex musical notes. He has a little scanner and a tablet to allow him to translate screens and other 2D objects into textures that he can perceive.
The Completed Model
Here’s a look at the Hail Mary! The Technic stand makes it a great-looking display model that measures about 30 cm (12 in.) tall. The Hail Mary spaceship is elevated, giving this model very desirable display presence despite being a sub-1000 piece set.
At the base, you can see the printed information plaque, and two platforms where you can display Ryland Grace and Rocky.
You can detach these two platforms, and pull out the Xenonite wall from a handy storage section at the back.
To construct the airlock tunnel and Xenonite barrier! This is a pivotal part of the story where Ryland and Rocky begin communicating and working together, so it’s a nifty little feature to let you re-create this.
The Xenonite wall is also a printed element, and it gives off very cool sci-fi / alien vibes that LEGO Space builders will no doubt get a lot of utility from.
The Hail Mary spaceship is a decent representation of how its depicted in the movies. The main features, such as the Crew Quarters in the middle, and the 3 fuel tanks are the most prominent features.
This is how the Hail Mary is depicted/described in the books, although the movie version differs slightly. The main difference are the silver panels extending out from both sides of the ship. My guess is that they are heat radiators or a way to dissipate heat as they’re not solar panels because the ship doesn’t need solar power. That’s all I have to say as I don’t want to spoil anything further!
Where the LEGO Hail Mary ship truly shines is in its functions. In the movie, the Hail Mary harnesses centrifugal force to generate gravity, and the LEGO model let’s you bring this to life.
Turning the crank clockwise, the Crew Quarters (thin section in the middle of the fuel tanks) detaches itself and rotates 90 degrees when it’s out, before the entire structure starts to spin. Once you’re done, you turn the crank counterclockwise for the Crew Quarters to return to its original position and docks itself in.
This is so brilliant, and captures the Hail Mary’s function so well. It’s also a great showpiece, and even though like most 18+ sets it’s meant to be a display model, functions like these really invite you to play with the set.
Also the fact these cylinders are all printed elevates the model quite substantially and I’m really glad we’re starting to see more and more LEGO Icons sets transitioning away from stickers.
Final Thoughts
If you’re the type of person who enjoys reading sci-fi, Project Hail Mary is likely a book you already own or have on your reading list. The LEGO version, is a remarkably satisfying take on the book/movie, and Andy Weir fans will definitely be excited when 11389 Project Hail Mary launches on 1 March 2026.
The build wasn’t that enjoyable, but that’s mostly because I have a slight aversion to Technic and don’t find it fun at all, but thanks to the dynamic functions and just how flawlessly it works, I can be convinced to ensure some Technic building.
The Hail Mary looks great on display, but really comes into its own with the functions. It looks and works so well that I’m really impressed the model designer managed to translate it so well.
Ryland Grace is a great minifigure, and Rocky will be a fan favourite, especially when more people get to experience the story when the movie hits theatres.
The set is a little expensive, but with the inclusion of prints, and just how convincing of a package it is, it’s not the most overpriced set in the world. That is if you live in the US where 11389 Project Hail Mary retails for US$99.99. Elsewhere, the currency conversion of this set is so completely out of whack as it’s priced at AU$180 / £100 making it severely overpriced.
I’m stumped over the variance of the pricing outside of the US, and it’s a huge drag on what is otherwise a very enjoyable sci-fi model.
Which is a little disappointing, because 11389 Project Hail Mary is a genuinely great model with ingenious functions, but I fear the price will be a huge barrier for those unfamiliar with the movie/book or those with limited LEGO funds.
Build
A mostly Technic-dominated build which means that the buid will be a very subjective experience
Minifgures
Rocky and Ryland are a great pair and I like how they’re integrated into the model
Real Value
A little pricey in the US, but severely overpriced everywhere else.
Innovation
Fantastic showcase of Technic functions in an Icons set, and the way the Hail Mary comes to life is sensational.
Keepability
A great addition to your library or bookshelf if sci-fi is a genre you’re passionate about. Will also depend on how well the movie is received.
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11389 Project Hail Mary will be released on 1 March 2026, where it will be available from LEGO.com, your local LEGO Store or Amazon.com
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