A photo of a crowd watching a Space Dome show,

The Martian

The unmissable story from Andy Weir, screened at a global beacon of space research.

The Martian

21 Mar, 2026

£10-£12

Saturday 21 March, 18.00.

If Project Hail Mary has you hooked on Andy Weir’s blockbuster brand of Sci-Fi, join us for an unforgettable screening of his other beloved masterpiece, The Martian.

Experience the story like never before in Jodrell Bank’s iconic Space Dome, where cutting-edge science meets cinematic storytelling. Set on Mars, The Martian (2015) follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded alone and forced to rely on science and the sheer determination to survive. It’s a gripping, smart, and surprisingly funny celebration of the human curiosity and problem-solving that has captivated audiences worldwide.

This screening arrives at a perfect moment, just after the Spring Equinox on 20 March and coinciding with the cinema release of Weir’s latest novel adaptation, Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling.

Certificate: 12
Running time: 2 hr 31 m
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Mackenzie Davis, Donald Glover, Sebastian Stan, Kristen Wiig

Please note, the film will be shown as 2D cinema-style screening within the Space Dome. Further information can be found here.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements before the event so we can best support you by contacting jodrellevents@manchester.ac.uk.
Find out more about accessibility here.

An image from the film 'The Martian', featuring Matt Damon in a red space suit, walking across the dusty, desolate landscape of Mars.

image Matt Damon as Mark Watney in The Martian (IMDb/Twentieth Century Fox).