The sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars, featuring Jacob Elordi, will now be released later than originally planned. Director Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film was previously scheduled for March 27, 2026, but its release has been moved back by about two months.
The movie The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and written for the screen by Mark L. Smith, is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026.
The new horror sequel, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, starring Samara Weaving, will be released in March. Weaving returns to play her character from the original film.
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In a future devastated by a pandemic, the novel The Dog Stars centers on Hig, a pilot surviving at a deserted airfield with his dog and a former marine.
Hig heard a radio message and, hoping to find other people and a better life, set out on a risky journey.
Earlier this year, Jacob Elordi replaced Paul Mescal as Hig. Mescal had to leave the project due to conflicts with his filming schedule.
The book the film is based on has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating on Amazon, and readers consistently describe it as a captivating and well-written story.
A reader praised the post-apocalyptic book as “brilliant,” highlighting its original plot and relatable, flawed characters. They found the pacing of tension and action to be perfectly balanced and exciting, and said they couldn’t stop reading. They’re eagerly anticipating the movie adaptation.
One reader called the book a “true literary masterpiece,” praising its beautiful, flowing writing, rich with meaning and symbolism. They described it as a deeply moving story about love, loss, and the human experience, adding that it was both wonderful and inspiring. The reader thanked Peter Heller for creating a tale that resonated with them on a profound emotional level and lifted their spirits.
One reader described the book as stunning and deeply moving, saying it beautifully captures the pain and vulnerability of being human, and explores the experience of loss with incredible detail.
The Dog Stars is released in cinemas on 28 August, 2026.
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