The Dog Stars
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.
The Dog Stars is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller arriving August 26, 2026, based on Peter Heller's acclaimed novel. After a devastating pandemic leaves the world nearly empty, a pilot and his dog receive a mysterious radio transmission that sets them on a dangerous quest across a ravaged landscape.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Jacob ElordiHig
Josh BrolinBangley
Margaret QualleyCima
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Allison Janney
Benedict Wong
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- News11 days agoThe Dog Stars
Ridley Scott calls 'The Dog Stars' his best film since 'The Martian'; 20th Century Studios has scheduled it for late August.
Date: 2025-08-01 (month precision)
worldofreel - News11 days agoThe Dog Stars
Ridley Scott claims his upcoming sci-fi movie 'The Dog Stars' is better than any film he has made in more than a decade, comparing it favorably to 'Gladiator II' and 'The Martian'.
Collider - News19 days agoThe Dog Stars
Josh Brolin discusses his experience working with director Ridley Scott on 'The Dog Stars', revealing he nearly quit after the first day. The film premieres August 28.
Date: 2025-08-28
Deadline - Newsabout 2 months agoThe Dog Stars
IMDb page reference for a 2005 episode or short titled 'Bat Hound's Bad Luck/Circus of the Dog Stars'; no forward-looking claim about future releases or announcements.
google_news - Rumorabout 2 months agoThe Dog Stars
Jacob Elordi has teased an upcoming sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott scheduled for 2026 release.
google_news - Confirmedabout 2 months agoThe Dog Stars
Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic film The Dog Stars has released its first trailer.
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The Dog Stars — frequently asked
When does The Dog Stars come out?
The Dog Stars releases on August 26, 2026.
Is The Dog Stars confirmed or still in development?
The film is confirmed and currently in post-production.
What is The Dog Stars about?
Set in a post-pandemic world, the story follows a pilot living in isolation with his dog and a gunman companion. When they intercept a mysterious radio signal during a flight, they embark on a search to uncover its source.
What genres define The Dog Stars?
The film blends adventure, science fiction, and thriller elements in a survival-focused narrative.
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