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The Dog Stars (2026)

Movie 118 min

Adventure Science Fiction Thriller

After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.

Ridley Scott Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 26, 2026
Runtime
118 min
Rating
R
Budget
$110.0M
IMDb
tt21285562
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Themes

Cast

Jacob Elordi Jacob Elordi Hig Josh Brolin Josh Brolin Bangley Margaret Qualley Margaret Qualley Cima Guy Pearce Guy Pearce Pops Allison Janney Allison Janney Benedict Wong Benedict Wong Alara-Star Khan Alara-Star Khan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dog Stars about?
After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.
Who directed The Dog Stars?
The Dog Stars was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in The Dog Stars?
The Dog Stars stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce.
When was The Dog Stars released?
The Dog Stars is a 2026 adventure, science fiction, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Dog Stars?
You can watch The Dog Stars with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.