The Dog Stars Ridley Scott Post-Apocalyptic Survival Epic (2026)

Basic Details

• Based On: The Dog Stars (2012 novel by Peter Heller)
• Genre: Post-apocalyptic / Science fiction
• Director: Ridley Scott
• Screenplay Writers: Mark L. Smith & Christopher Wilkinson
• Producers: Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith

 Main Cast

• Jacob Elordi as Hig – a civilian pilot and main protagonist
• Josh Brolin as Bangley – a tough ex-Marine and Hig’s survival partner
• Margaret Qualley as Cima – a young doctor Hig encounters
• Guy Pearce as Cima’s father
• Benedict Wong in a key supporting role

 Story / Premise

In a near-future world devastated by a deadly flu pandemic, pilot Hig lives in isolation at a deserted Colorado airfield with only his dog and a fellow survivor, Bangley. A mysterious radio transmission sparks hope of other life, sending Hig on a perilous journey across the ruined landscape.

 Production

• Filming Locations: Italy, including Abruzzo, Rome’s Cinecittà studios, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
• Status: Principal photography began in 2025 and is ongoing.

 Release Information

• Planned Theatrical Release: March 27, 2026
• Distributor: 20th Century Studios in association with Scott Free Productions

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