Ridley Scott, the acclaimed director behind sci-fi masterpieces like Alien, Blade Runner, and The Martian, is set to release a new film this summer, The Dog Stars. Based on Peter Heller’s popular novel, the movie boasts a strong cast including Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, and Guy Pearce. In a year already packed with exciting sci-fi releases, The Dog Stars is shaping up to be a must-see, and audiences are now getting a first glimpse of the film before its theatrical debut in just a few months.
At CinemaCon, 20th Century Studios, a Disney company, showed off the trailer for their new movie, Dog Stars. You can watch the trailer here:
The Dog Stars Is Another Promising Sci-Fi Film From Ridley Scott
The trailer for The Dog Stars shows a departure from the typical science fiction films director Scott usually makes. Instead of aliens or futuristic cities, it’s a story set after a global disaster, focusing on ordinary people trying to rebuild their lives. The film centers on Hig (Elordi), who lost everything when a deadly virus wiped out most of the population. While the exact plot isn’t clear, it’s evident Hig is unhappy simply surviving in an abandoned airplane hangar and is searching for a purpose. Bangley (Brolin), a former Marine and Hig’s friend, is cautious about the risks that lie beyond their shelter.
The film’s trailer effectively introduces the story and its world without revealing too much. Director Ridley Scott is known for his stunning visuals, and this film is no different. The trailer showcases a beautifully desolate setting, enhanced by inspiring music that sets the overall mood. The connection between the characters Hig and Cima (played by Qualley) seems central to the film’s emotional impact, potentially offering Hig a path to healing and a desire for a fresh start. The trailer also doesn’t shy away from showing the harsh realities of the film’s world, including an exciting action sequence involving Hig’s plane that looks like a classic Ridley Scott moment.
20th Century Studios is clearly confident in its new film, The Dog Stars, and believes it has the potential to be as successful as other films by director Ridley Scott. They emphasize the cast’s awards and achievements, signaling their strong belief in the project. This confidence likely led to the decision to delay the release date from March to August. Seeing how well Project Hail Mary performed at the box office, the studio likely wanted to give The Dog Stars the best chance to succeed, including offering it in IMAX theaters.
It will be interesting to see how well The Dog Stars does when it’s released at the end of August. Releasing it late in the summer is smart, as it avoids competing with bigger, more anticipated films. While it opens on the same day as the new Looney Tunes movie, Coyote vs. Acme, the films are aimed at different audiences, giving The Dog Stars a good chance to shine, especially if people enjoy it and recommend it. The film has the potential to be a successful late-summer release.
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2026-04-17 17:10