# The Dog Stars (2026)

> After a civilization-ending pandemic, a grieving pilot risks the wasteland and hostile scavengers to follow a mysterious radio signal toward a possible refuge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7375459

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Cast: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, Ewen Bremner, James Craze
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21285562/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bleak, tense, melancholic, late night viewing, rainy day

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