The Final Trailer for The Dog Stars Debuts

20th Century Studios has revealed the final trailer for The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott’s upcoming thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice.

The movie, which has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for strong violence and language, opens in theaters, IMAX, and premium large formats on August 28, 2026.

Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, The Dog Stars features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.

The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, based upon the novel by Peter Heller, and the producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller, and Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.

The film tells 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.