--- title: The Dog Stars (2026) Movie Tickets & Showtimes Near You | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Ridley Scott's THE DOG STARS adapts Peter Heller's post-apocalyptic novel of the same name. Opens in IMAX on August 28, 2026." canonical: "https://www.imax.com/movie/the-dog-stars" date: 2026-04-17 last_updated: 2026-10-02 --- The Dog Stars ============= ![Cima (Margaret Qualley) scans a desolate battlefield in 'The Dog Stars' (2026).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fc4ucztjx9pmu%2F4hCXh58ctFdHYpWmQpt1PY%2F79766b3ab03c6808f4d41551bd13cf76%2FTDS-TP2-00084.jpg&w=512&q=75) Ridley Scott’s THE DOG STARS, is a riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Scott tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world until a mysterious radio transmission spurs Hig to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists. Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, THE DOG STARS features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney. The film is written by Mark L. Smith and produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts. 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