Overview
- 20th Century Studios released the official trailer and poster on Monday, June 8, confirming an exclusive theatrical and IMAX opening for The Dog Stars on August 28, 2026.
- Ridley Scott directs the adaptation of Peter Heller’s novel from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, with Scott producing through Scott Free and 20th Century/Disney distributing.
- Jacob Elordi stars as Hig, a pilot who leaves his isolated homestead after picking up a mysterious radio transmission; Josh Brolin plays Bangley and the ensemble includes Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
- The new footage emphasizes a brutal post‑pandemic landscape, hostile survivor groups that some outlets describe as feral or cannibalistic, and a mix of violence and hope as the driving tonal threads.
- Technical credits highlighted in coverage include cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt and composer Harry Gregson‑Williams, and the late‑August release positions Scott’s return to speculative survival drama as a major summer box‑office and awards‑season preview.