The Dog Stars unveils a new trailer ahead of its theatrical release in France on 26 August 2026. Directed by Ridley Scott, this post-apocalyptic thriller brings together Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney.
The Dog Stars
Film | 2026
In theaters: 26 August 2026
Adventure, drama, thriller
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay: Mark L. Smith
Starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, Allison Janney
Adapted from the novel The Dog Stars, by Peter Heller
Original title: The Dog Stars
Nationality: United States
After its premiere at CinemaCon, The Dog Stars continues its rollout with a new poster and an unreleased trailer. The film is billed as an exclusively theatrical release, delivering a survival tale set in a lawless, post-apocalyptic world.
The story follows Hig, a young pilot trying to survive in a guarded yet secluded shelter. He shares this refuge with Bangley, a military survivalist. Their routine is upended when a mysterious radio transmission pushes Hig to venture beyond his borders, in search of a possible glimmer of hope.
The film adapts Peter Heller's novel, published in France under the title The Dog Stars. The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, already known for his work on The Revenant. The Dog Stars takes up Ridley Scott's penchant for survival stories, vast landscapes and characters facing hostile environments.
The cast features Jacob Elordi in the role of Hig, alongside Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney. The film is produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith and Cliff Roberts.
The Dog Stars could appeal to viewers drawn to post-apocalyptic thrillers, survival sagas, and literary adaptations anchored by a star-studded cast. The film targets fewer readers seeking pure action or highly techno-science fiction: early buzz centers on survival, isolation, and the search for hope in a world that has collapsed.
The new trailer for The Dog Stars gives a glimpse of Hig, Bangley, and the stark landscapes they traverse in this post-apocalyptic survival story.
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