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The Dog Stars

«At the end of the world, no one survives alone.»

Year
2026
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Countries
United States of America
Production
Director
Ridley Scott
Starring
Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, Allison Janney

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About the film

After a deadly pandemic wipes out most of humanity, pilot Hig lives in isolation at an abandoned airfield with his loyal dog, Jasper, and a dangerous former soldier named Bangley. They have learned how to survive in a world where food, fuel and trust are all in short supply. Everything changes when Hig picks up a mysterious radio transmission. Convinced that someone is still out there, he takes to the skies in search of its source, leaving behind the safety of his isolated home. His journey leads him to Cima, a young doctor, and her father, forcing Hig to confront a question that goes beyond survival: what is left to live for when the world you knew is gone?

Editorial review

We’ve seen post-apocalyptic stories dozens of times before: deserted cities, lonely survivors, the struggle for food and water, dangerous strangers, and a world where humanity itself has become almost a luxury. So when a new film by Ridley Scott comes along, you can’t help but expect something big and extraordinary. But The Dog Stars turned out to be nothing like the film I was expecting.

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Questions and answers

When was “The Dog Stars” released?

Premiere: 26 August 2026.

How long is “The Dog Stars”?

Runtime: 1 h 59 min.

Who stars in “The Dog Stars”?

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce and others.

What age rating does “The Dog Stars” have?

Age rating: R.

Who directed “The Dog Stars”?

Director: Ridley Scott.

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