Ridley Scott releases trailer for The Dog Stars, Aug 28

A new trailer for Ridley Scott's upcoming post-apocalyptic film "The Dog Stars" was released on Monday, June 8, offering a detailed look at the action-packed survival thriller ahead of its theatrical debut on August 28. The film, an adaptation of Peter Heller's 2012 novel, stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley.

Set in a world devastated by a deadly flu pandemic, the story follows Hig, a widowed pilot played by Elordi, who lives a solitary existence in an airplane hangar with his dog and a gruff survivalist named Bangley, portrayed by Brolin. Their isolated homestead is disrupted when Hig intercepts a mysterious radio transmission, compelling him to venture into the dangerous unknown in search of hope and remaining humanity.

The newly released trailer highlights the film's large-scale action sequences, including a war between survivor groups and a tense scene where Hig attempts to take off in his Cessna plane while being pursued by hostile scavengers. It also provides a first look at Allison Janney's mysterious character and introduces Margaret Qualley as Cima, a medic who becomes a potential love interest for Hig. The supporting cast includes Guy Pearce and...