Ridley Scott & Josh Brolin’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Officially Releases On Digital Next Week

Credit: Jasmine Aissaoui/INSTARimages Published Oct 20, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT Ryan Northrup is a Senior Staff Writer on ScreenRant's Movie & TV News team, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and reviews. A graduate of McMaster University, Ryan began his career in public relations before attending Vancouver Film School. There, he built lasting industry connections and optioned a feature film screenplay. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Dog Stars is heading to VOD. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film adapts the novel of the same name by Peter Heller, following a pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) as he attempts to survive with his dog in a post-apocalyptic United States. Also starring Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce, The Dog Stars hit theaters on August 28, and failed to make much of an impact at the box office. Now, 20th Century Studios confirms that The Dog Stars will release on digital platforms on Tuesday, October 27, with the 4K UHD and DVD release to follow on December 1. The film will be available on VOD from all major digital retailers, including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. The digital and physical editions of The Dog Stars will include a variety of bonus features, including: The Making of The Dog Stars: Get an intimate look behind the scenes of the film. Deleted Scenes: Jasper’s Funeral Hig Mourns Welcome Dinner Roaches’ Warning Hig & Cima A Conversation With Pops Airport Alternate Exit More to come... Release Date August 28, 2026 Runtime 119 minutes Director Ridley Scott Writers Mark L. Smith Producers Mark L. Smith, Michael A. Pruss, Ridley Scott, Cliff Roberts