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New trailer drops for Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' with Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley

  • Director Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic survival film, The Dog Stars, will arrive in theaters on Aug. 28. Based on Peter Heller's 2012 novel, the story follows a pilot surviving a pandemic-ravaged world while searching for a mysterious radio transmission.
  • Scott returns to speculative fiction with this dystopian epic, marking his second major genre shift in recent years. His recent work includes The Last Duel, House of Gucci, Napoleon, and Gladiator 2, demonstrating sustained output despite being in his eighties.
  • Jacob Elordi stars as the pilot Hig, alongside Josh Brolin as the Marine Bangley and Margaret Qualley as the medic Cima. Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt and composer Harry Gregson-Williams lead the technical team, with Benedict Wong and Allison Janney rounding out the ensemble.
  • Hig risks his safe, efficient life on a remote homestead to pursue the mysterious broadcast. This decision attracts hordes of raiders, forcing the pilot to confront desolate vistas and Mad Max-style gunfights in his quest for a better future.
  • Smith, known for Twisters and The Revenant, adapted the screenplay for this survival story. The project marks Scott's return to speculative fiction after years of historical dramas, positioning him back in his signature genre.
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The A.V. Club broke the news on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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