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First Trailer Released for Ridley Scott's Post-Apocalyptic Film 'The Dog Stars'
20th Century Studios unveiled the first trailer for 'The Dog Stars,' a post-apocalyptic thriller directed by Ridley Scott and based on Peter Heller's novel. The film stars Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin, depicting survivors navigating a pandemic-ravaged world. It is set for theatrical release on August 28.
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Details Ridley Scott directed the film and produced it alongside Scott Free president Michael Pruss, as well as a writer and another producer. Production began in 2025. Scott described the film in a video message at CinemaCon.
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The trailer highlights survival elements, with the lead character as a grief-stricken pilot and Brolin as an ex-Marine. Qualley plays another survivor joining their group.
The novel by Peter Heller, published in 2012, centers on a pilot in a post-apocalyptic setting.
The adaptation emphasizes themes of isolation and hope amid wilderness dangers. The film was teased at Disney's CinemaCon presentation on April 16, 2026. Multiple sources confirmed the August 28 theatrical release date.
The cast also features supporting roles.
The film is positioned as a big-screen experience, with Scott emphasizing its visual impact.
