Ridley Scott releases final trailer for The Dog Stars

20th Century Studios has released the final trailer for director Ridley Scott's upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller, "The Dog Stars," which is scheduled to open in theaters on August 28, 2026. The film, based on Peter Heller's 2012 bestselling novel, concludes a busy summer movie season with a story of survival and hope in a devastated world.

The narrative follows a young pilot named Hig, played by Jacob Elordi, who lives in an isolated airfield in Colorado with a hardened military survivalist named Bangley, portrayed by Josh Brolin. Their fragile existence in a world ravaged by a catastrophic pandemic is upended when Hig intercepts a mysterious radio transmission during a flight in his Cessna airplane. This signal prompts him to venture into the dangerous, unknown wasteland in search of its source and the possibility of other survivors, driven by a belief that humanity may still endure.

The supporting cast includes Margaret Qualley as a medic named Cima, alongside Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce. The screenplay was adapted by Mark L. Smith, known for his work on "The Revenant." The film is produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts.