At the end of the world, no one survives alone.
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 (2026) is a science fiction, drama and adventure film directed by Ridley Scott, released on August 26, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 231 ratings.
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Jacob Elordi
as Hig
Margaret Qualley
as Cima
Josh Brolin
as Bangley
Guy Pearce
as Pops
Allison Janney
as Darlene
Benedict Wong
as Aaron
Ewen Bremner
as Crossbow Hunter
James Craze
as Logan
Sam Spruell
as John
Sai Bennett
as Melissa
Sebastian Rokison-Woodall
as Ben
Alara-Star Khan
as Matilda
Directed by Ridley Scott, written by Mark L. Smith and Peter Heller, produced by Mark L. Smith, Cliff Roberts and Michael A. Pruss.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 231 ratings.
Life in a post-apocalyptic world is a common theme in movies (especially, if you believe what’s published in the media, the increasing prospect that such an outcome may be coming closer to a reality than any of us might like). In many cases, these films follow the experiences of a resourceful, innovative protagonist who quietly but skillfully struggles to survive, successfully managing to fend off foes while…
Reviewed on August 26, 2026
What a great movie!! One of those worth seeing in the theater—and one that leaves you hoping for a sequel! Great story, great actors, great direction! No racial quotas, no trendy interracial couples, and no gender issues shoved down our throats—in short, no “woke” garbage! A breath of fresh air. I want more of this. I highly recommend it! I’m looking forward to a sequel!
Reviewed on August 29, 2026
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/the-dog-stars-2026-ridley-scotts-gorgeous-grief-stricken-post-apocalypse-never-quite-takes-flight/ Rating: C+ THE DOG STARS is a gorgeous, contemplative post-apocalyptic thriller that never fully earns its two-hour runtime. Ridley Scott finds real tenderness in a story about grief, isolation, and the fragile work of learning to hope again, and the ensemble…
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
In a world where a flu virus has wiped out most of the human population, mechanic-cum-pilot "Hig" (Jacob Elordi) lives on a remote farm with his world-weary pal "Bangley" (Josh Brolin). He makes occassional sorties with his beloved dog "Jasper" into town (think "Omega Man" - 1971) for supplies and to reminisce at the home he shared with his late wife and unborn bairn but is spotted from the ground as he returns…
Reviewed on September 3, 2026
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The main cast of The Dog Stars (2026) includes Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce and Allison Janney. The film was directed by Ridley Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Dog Stars was released on August 26, 2026 and runs for 1h 59m.
The Dog Stars (2026) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 231 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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