Ridley Scott's new science-fiction film, The Dog Stars, is expected to arrive on digital platforms by the end of October, with a Blu-ray and DVD release anticipated in December. Following the typical release patterns of 20th Century Studios, the film's digital VOD debut is projected approximately two months after its theatrical premiere on August 28.
Historically, 20th Century Studios has maintained a window of about six weeks between a film's digital availability and its physical media release. For instance, Avatar: Fire and Ash transitioned from its digital release in March to its physical launch in May, while Predator: Badlands followed a similar schedule, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD in February after its November 2025 theatrical debut. This suggests a special feature-laden physical edition of The Dog Stars could launch in December.
Ownership by Disney means that R-rated content from 20th Century Studios is increasingly consolidating on Disney Plus, moving away from Hulu. Avatar: Fire and Ash, for example, became available on Disney Plus in June, roughly a month after its physical release and over six months after its theatrical debut. While Predator: Badlands debuted on Hulu in February, the ongoing integration of Hulu into Disney Plus by the end of 2026 indicates that The Dog Stars will likely stream on Disney Plus in December or January 2027.
The film itself has garnered a mixed reception from critics. While some have praised its atmospheric storytelling and visual scope, particularly its aerial cinematography and tense action sequences, others have pointed to a slow pace and erratic tonal shifts. The narrative centers on a pilot, portrayed by Jacob Elordi, navigating a world devastated by a widespread flu outbreak.
For those looking for other works by Ridley Scott, his crime drama American Gangster is available for rent, and his sci-fi series Raised by Wolves can be streamed on HBO Max.