THE DOG STARS is a 2026 sci-fi action drama film directed by Ridley Scott, from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith and Christopher Wilkinson, based on the 2012 novel by Peter Heller. It is Scott’s first sci-fil film since Alien: Covenant (2017).
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.
The cast includes Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong.
THE DOG STARS is set to debut in theaters August 28th, courtesy of 20th Century Studios. Watch the official trailer below.