20th Century Studios is set to release their post-apocalyptic action thriller THE DOG STARS on VOD and digital platforms later this month, arriving on October 27th, 2026. The film launched in US theaters on August 28th, 2026.
Additionally, the studio announced the film’s 4K/Blu-ray/DVD will arrive at retail on December 1st, 2026.
The Dog Stars is directed by Ridley Scott and written by Mark L. Smith, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Peter Heller. It stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
In the film, 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.
Here’s the full release from the studio:
BURBANK, CA (October 20, 2026) – Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed bestseller, Ridley Scott’s gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world The Dog Stars arrives on premium digital platforms on October 27, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Audiences can experience what Polygon’s Jake Kleinman calls “a post-apocalyptic odyssey like no other,” complete with breathtaking cinematography and a captivating score, as the epic story unfolds when The Dog Stars arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD on December 1.
Set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice, The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, alongside military survivalist Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalypticworld. When a mysterious radio transmission breaks through their solitude, Hig is compelled to venture into the unknown in search of the hope, connection and humanity he still believes exists.
Boasting a stellar ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong, The Dog Stars will arrive in stunning 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR), a wider color spectrum and immersive audio, delivering the ultimate home-viewing experience. Audiences will have a chance to set out into the world beyond with exclusive bonus content offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, along with never-before-seen deleted scenes.
Film Synopsis
In a brutal, post-apocalyptic world, Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot, carves out an isolated homestead with a military survivalist (Josh Brolin). When a mysterious radio transmission reaches Hig, he sets out in search of the humanity he still believes exists. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
Bonus Features*
- The Making of The Dog Stars: Get an intimate look behind the scenes of the film.
- Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
- Jasper’s Funeral
- Hig Mourns
- Welcome Dinner
- Roaches’ Warning
- Hig & Cima
- A Conversation With Pops
- Airport Alternate Exit
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
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