Quick answer
The Dog Stars is 1 hr 59 min long (119 minutes), rated R.
The Dog Stars opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026. It arrives on digital rental and purchase (Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- U.S. release
- August 28, 2026
- Where
- Theaters
- Streaming / digital
- October 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- R
Watch the The Dog Stars trailer
Official trailer, played through YouTube's embedded player.
About The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin. It opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026.
- Directed by: Ridley Scott
- Cast: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, Allison Janney
- Distributor (per Wikidata): 20th Century Studios
How to watch The Dog Stars
The Dog Stars is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately; it arrives on digital rental and purchase (Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home) on October 27, 2026.
Common questions
When does The Dog Stars come out?
The Dog Stars is listed for release in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Where can I watch The Dog Stars?
In movie theaters first. A streaming or digital release date has not been announced; studios set these separately, and we add them here when they're confirmed.
How long is The Dog Stars?
The listed runtime is 119 minutes (1 h 59 min).
What is The Dog Stars rated?
It is listed as rated R.
Sources
Update history
- Digital release date added (2026-10-27), sourced from Laughing Place.
- Release details imported from Wikidata.
