Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We head to a post-apocalyptic world once again, but this time, we're guided by Oscar-winning director Sir Ridley Scott! It's a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Hits theaters August 28.
The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.
Based on Peter Heller’s bestseller, 'The Dog Stars' features an ensemble cast that includes Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce. The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, based upon the novel by Peter Heller, and the producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller, Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.
Charley Henley serves as the Production VFX Supervisor; VFX studios on the film include Argon, Bluebolt, RISE Visual Effects Studios, TPO VFX and Untold Studios.
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We head to a post-apocalyptic world once again, but this time, we're guided by Oscar-winning director Sir Ridley Scott! It's a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Hits theaters August 28.
The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.
Based on Peter Heller’s bestseller, 'The Dog Stars' features an ensemble cast that includes Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce. The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, based upon the novel by Peter Heller, and the producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller, Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.
Charley Henley serves as the Production VFX Supervisor; VFX studios on the film include Argon, Bluebolt, RISE Visual Effects Studios, TPO VFX and Untold Studios.
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