Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller, The Dog Stars, is set to receive a home video release. The film will be available for digital purchase and streaming on October 27, followed by a Blu-ray release on December 1. This comes after a disappointing theatrical run for the movie, which was based on Peter Heller's novel of the same name.
The Dog Stars struggled at the box office, earning approximately $39 million worldwide against a production budget estimated between $70 million and $110 million. Critical reception was mixed, with a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While some critics cited slow pacing as a drawback, others, including Polygon, praised the film for its quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
For audiences who missed The Dog Stars in theaters, the digital release will offer it in UHD for $24.99 on platforms such as Prime Video. The film is expected to eventually arrive on Disney Plus, given its distribution by 20th Century Studios. Historically, Disney has taken three months or more to release its films on Disney Plus after their theatrical debut, suggesting The Dog Stars could appear on the streaming service in December or January 2027.
The narrative of The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a former mechanic and pilot navigating a post-flu pandemic landscape in Colorado with his dog, Jasper. The disease has decimated the human population. Hig shares his isolated existence with Bangley (Josh Brolin), a wary former Marine, leading to conflicts over their approach to any encountered outsiders. Following a personal tragedy, Hig is motivated to investigate a distant radio signal, hoping to find other survivors. He eventually joins forces with a father-daughter pair, Pops (Guy Pearce) and Cima (Margaret Qualley), on a quest for a potential sanctuary.
The film was directed by Ridley Scott, with a screenplay by Mark L. Smith.