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Dog Stars Hits Digital: Sci-Fi Thriller Now Streaming
27 Oct
Summary
- Sci-fi film The Dog Stars is now available for digital rent or purchase.
- The movie stars Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- Despite a $110 million budget, the film earned only $39.3 million worldwide.

The R-rated post-apocalyptic film, The Dog Stars, starring Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce, is now available for home viewing on digital platforms. Released on October 27, 2026, at 12 a.m. ET, the survival thriller can be rented or purchased through various digital retailers. Directed by Michael Pruss, the movie adapts Peter Heller's novel and features a plot centered on a pilot venturing into the unknown after hearing a radio signal.
The film boasts a notable cast including Elordi, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong, with Ridley Scott serving as a producer. However, critical reception has been mixed, with Rotten Tomatoes showing a 41% score, though audience scores are higher. The Dog Stars also struggled commercially, grossing an estimated $39.3 million worldwide against its substantial $110 million production budget. The digital release provides an opportunity for audiences to discover the film beyond its theatrical run.