Directed by Ridley Scott, the post-apocalyptic film ‘The Dog Stars’ centers on a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a flu pandemic that has nearly wiped out humanity. It follows Hig, a young civilian pilot, and his companion Bangley, a hardened ex-Marine survivalist, as they maintain an isolated homestead. A mysterious radio transmission draws Hig into the unknown in search of hope, humanity, and answers amid threats from roaming scavengers.
‘The Dog Stars’ stars Jacob Elordi (as Hig), Josh Brolin (as Bangley), Margaret Qualley (as Cima), Guy Pearce (as Pops), Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney.
Written by Mark L. Smith (screenplay also based on the novel by Peter Heller), ‘The Dog Stars’ is produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, with executive producers including Aidan Elliott, Lily Brooks-Dalton, Peter Heller, Brandon Scott Smith, and Marco Valerio Pugini. Production company is Scott Free Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Erik Messerschmidt, the music is by Harry Gregson-Williams, and the editing is by Sam Restivo and Claire Simpson.
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20th Century Studios will release ‘The Dog Stars’ in theaters on August 28, 2026 (theatrical wide release).
For more details, including ticket information, visit the official website here.
Jacob Elordi is most known for Saltburn, Euphoria, and Priscilla. Josh Brolin is most known for No Country for Old Men, Dune, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Margaret Qualley is most known for Poor Things, MaXXXine, and The Leftovers. Guy Pearce is most known for Memento, L.A. Confidential, and The King’s Speech. Allison Janney is most known for I, Tonya, Juno, and The West Wing. Benedict Wong is most known for Doctor Strange and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
