The Dog Stars
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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. Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, “The Dog Stars” features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney. The film is written by Mark L. Smith and produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts.
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- Jacob Elordi
- Margaret Qualley
- Allison Janney
- Josh Brolin
- Guy Pearce
- Benedict Wong
- Alara-Star Khan
- Sebastian Rokison-Woodall
Moviegoers are saying
This post-apocalyptic drama starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin divides audiences between those who appreciate its contemplative, slow-burn approach and those expecting more action-packed thrills. While Josh Brolin's performance consistently wins praise, many viewers find themselves caught between admiration for the cast and frustration with the deliberately paced storytelling that some describe as 'Walking Dead without zombies.'
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- Aug 25, 2026
“the dog stars” no the dog has more of a supporting role actually
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Aug 22, 2026It’s a virus and only the world’s HOTTEST human beings are immune
GwennyAug 27, 2026Ridley Scott I need you to lock in
Karsten - Aug 27, 2026
jacob mate, can we get another shot of you sitting on the edge of the bed, looking woefully at your hands. yep, that’s perfect mate cheers
⋆.ೃ𖥔 ݁ ˖laura ⋆˚࿔Aug 25, 2026this was like a really long jacob elordi edit
starstruckAug 26, 2026This felt longer than The Odyssey
Yashley - Aug 25, 2026
"Jasper come here"
𝐉Aug 22, 2026My favorite part was when the dog turned out to be Sydney Sweeney in a costume
GwennyAug 26, 2026words cannot describe how jealous i was of jacob elordi’s wife because she was dead and i had to suffer through this dogshit alive
jer ☘️
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Camden Seavers likedThe Dog Starsnot really sure how six grenades blew up and entire airport but i really enjoyed this. i went in knowing about the complaints about the pacing and it was definitely very pensive but it really worked for me. i also really enjoy the post-apocalyptic genre so that helped as well. it was very…
toro lovedThe Dog Starsgod i love apocalyptic films. absolutely loved jacob, margaret, & brolin’s performance. pacing was perfect for me. great storytelling, beautiful ending 9 / 10
Nick Milano is "meh" onThe Dog Starsdropped you in the middle of a story you felt you are missing background too. Nothing happened the first half of the movie. And then all of a sudden it’s a fever dream that is the most out of left field turn ever. Genuinely think Ridley Scott was on acid when he wrote this.
- Spencer likedThe Dog Stars
Not bad! I’ve never read the book (and I’m sure, as always, it’s probably better), but I enjoyed this one. Some really pretty nature shots during the plane scenes, and an interesting story overall. Nothing too crazy, but I’m glad I gave it a watch. 6.4/10
Rick likedThe Dog StarsA Good Watch. Great cast, and beautiful locations. The script was good, but I felt they were making a point to not follow the book. (Of course the book was better) Worth a watch.
CJ Mellon dislikedThe Dog StarsThe real problem is pacing. The things you wanna spend time with they speed through and the things that they should speed through, they spend a lot of time on.
- anton chigurh is "meh" onThe Dog Stars
What an absolute disappointment
Thomas Joyce likedThe Dog StarsNot the catastrophe many are yelling in the streets (Twitter), but it’s not as good as I’d hope from this cast and the one and only Ridley Scott. The story itself is strong, I really enjoyed the vague approach to the apocalypse itself; no flashbacks, no exposition - it tells you what you need to…
ant likedThe Dog StarsI love this genre, love the cast, but this is just such an odd movie imo. kind of just about nothing. there’s like a bit of action, some kind of romance I guess, and about an hour total of scenes of jacob elordi either flying a plane or sitting on a bed being sad. a few out of place scenes to me…
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- RGRoger Govan
Long and boring. Storyline sucked as well.
SRStephanie ReyesBoring movie not a lot of background on the characters. Wait till it streams to see it.
TGTristan GreerA pretty good movie, nothing really ground breaking, but it has a good vibe.
- NPNikhil Patel
Great casting. Good story. Would've done well in the theaters 10 years ago.
ANAthena NelsonGreat survival/prepper movie but the ending kind of felt like they didn’t know what they wanted to do with it and was open ended.
BABlaze Alvarezliked it
- JWJulia Welliver
The story was great...Just a but slow at times. Josh Brolin killed it like he always does!
SSSalty SauceIt was a little depressing but it was entertaining. Kind of weak story
JCJames Crouchslow start. but, its fine onces it gets going.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Dog Stars come out in theaters?
August 28, 2026 is the release date.
Is The Dog Stars (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Dog Stars (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 58min long.
What's The Dog Stars (2026) 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. Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, “The Dog Stars” features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney. The film is written by Mark L. Smith and produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts.
Who's the cast of The Dog Stars (2026)?
- Jacob Elordi as Hig
- Margaret Qualley as Cima
- Allison Janney
- Josh Brolin as Bangley
- Guy Pearce
- Benedict Wong
- Alara-Star Khan
- Sebastian Rokison-Woodall as Ben
Who's the director behind The Dog Stars (2026)?
Ridley Scott directed The Dog Stars (2026).
Who produced The Dog Stars (2026)?
Michael Pruss, Cliff Roberts and Ridley Scott produced The Dog Stars (2026).
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