The Dog Stars
2026, English. Directed by Ridley Scott.
At the end of the world, no one survives alone.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 26 August 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark L. Smith
- Budget
- $110M
- Box office
- $39M
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What The Dog Stars is based on
The Dog Stars is based on The Dog Stars, a 2012 novel by Peter Heller, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 2012
The Dog Stars
By Peter Heller
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Dog Stars: quick answers
Is The Dog Stars worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 969 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dog Stars?
The Dog Stars runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Dog Stars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dog Stars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dog Stars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dog Stars is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dog Stars on?
The Dog Stars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dog Stars?
If you liked The Dog Stars, try The Omega Man, Greenland, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.
Who directed The Dog Stars?
The Dog Stars (2026) was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley.
What is The Dog Stars based on?
The Dog Stars is based on The Dog Stars, a 2012 novel by Peter Heller, published by Alfred A. Knopf.