Release Date
August 28, 2026
Director
Ridley Scott
Writer
Mark L. Smith
Cast
Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, Allison Janney
Studio
Running Time
118 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong violence, and language
What is The Dog Stars about?
Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” is a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Scott tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world until a mysterious radio transmission spurs Hig to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists.
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The Dog Stars may have a terrible title but the latest from Ridley Scott is a gorgeous, engaging action-drama set in a world where a flu pandemic has wiped out most of humanity.
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