Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller “The Dog Stars,” starring Jacob Elordi as pilot Hig alongside Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, opens in wide release August 28, positioning critic scores as the immediate market focus. Trailers and a recent featurette have highlighted the film’s epic visuals and survival themes drawn from Peter Heller’s novel, while a reported delay from March has shifted it into a competitive late-summer slot. Early test screening reactions were described as mixed, citing pacing concerns, creating uncertainty around how guild and critic consensus will land. Scott’s track record of strong imagery paired with variable narrative reception, combined with the cast’s drawing power, sets expectations for a mid-to-high 70s Tomatometer range unless late reviews shift momentum.