Summary
- Ridley Scott directs the post-apocalyptic thriller based on Peter Heller’s novel.
- The cast includes Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney.
- The Greek theatrical release is scheduled for August 27, 2026 under the title Ο Αστερισμός του Σκύλου.
- The film opens internationally in cinemas, IMAX and premium large formats, with an official trailer and clips available.
Ridley Scott returns to science fiction with The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic thriller from 20th Century Studios that places survival—and the need to remain human—at its center.
The film is based on Peter Heller’s bestselling novel and arrives in Greek cinemas on August 27, 2026 under the title Ο Αστερισμός του Σκύλου.
The premise, without spoilers
Hig, a young pilot, and Bangley, a military survivalist, have created an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Their balance changes when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission.
Rather than remain within the safety of the homestead, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.
Cast
- Jacob Elordi as Hig
- Josh Brolin as Bangley
- Margaret Qualley as Cima
- Guy Pearce
- Benedict Wong
- Allison Janney
Direction and production
Ridley Scott directs from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, based on Peter Heller’s novel. Producers are Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith and Cliff Roberts, with Scott Free Productions and 20th Century Studios behind the film.
Erik Messerschmidt serves as cinematographer. The official material shows a cold, wet world with restrained contrast and natural environments, keeping the scale of catastrophe close to the characters rather than relying on spectacle alone.
Scott returns to science fiction
Scott’s career covers very different forms of science fiction, from Alien and Blade Runner to The Martian. The Dog Stars appears closer to the human survival side of the latter than to Alien’s industrial darkness.
PTTL included the film in our list of the movies we most anticipated in 2026, because Scott’s visual language remains relevant to photographers and filmmakers beyond the story itself.
Watch the official trailer
20th Century Studios has also published official clips, including an Official Clip and Meet the Survivors.
Release date and Greek availability
The official 20th Century Studios page lists an August 28, 2026 US release. Disney UK Press lists August 26 for Britain, while in Greece it will premiere on August 27, 2026 for Greece.
The Greek title is Ο Αστερισμός του Σκύλου. International distribution includes cinemas, IMAX and premium large formats. No streaming date has been announced.
What we think
The appeal is not only Scott’s return to science fiction, but the change of scale. Instead of empires and giant spacecraft, the story is built around a few people, a plane, a dog and the decision to leave safety for something uncertain.
For another side of Scott’s production work, revisit PTTL’s coverage of the participatory project Life in a Day.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Dog Stars released in Greece?
August 27, 2026.
What is the Greek title?
Ο Αστερισμός του Σκύλου.
Which book is it based on?
Peter Heller’s novel The Dog Stars.
Who stars in the film?
Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney.
