This week on episode #171 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Project Hail Mary, the biggest movie of 2026 so far. With huge expectations and a massive domestic release, it looks like the kind of space survival story audiences already understand, but that might not be what this movie actually is. We break down why Project Hail Mary works differently than expected, how it balances science fiction with emotion, and whether it lives up to the hype.

We also talk about whether Punisher: One Last Kill is exactly what everyone expected, how The Walking Dead almost became a very different show, and whether Scream 7’s box office numbers are telling the full story.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Punisher: One Last Kill is Exactly What We Expected
15:39 - The Walking Dead Was Almost Very Different and We Can't Get Over It

20:26 - Ghostbusters Fans Have A Lot To Be Excited About
23:36 - Are Scream 7's Box office Numbers a Lie?

28:35 - We Need A Break From Star Wars
39:32 - Project Hail Mary is The Biggest Domestic Film of 2026
41:46 - Project Hail Mary Review

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