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Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Debuts Official Rotten Tomatoes Score
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Key Points:
- Ridley Scott is set to release "The Dog Stars" in 2026, an adaptation of Peter Heller's 2012 post-apocalyptic novel, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin.
- Early critic screenings showed mixed reactions, with some praising Scott's direction but others criticizing the film's execution and tone.
- Rotten Tomatoes currently rates the film at 42% positive from 36 critic reviews, potentially placing it among Scott's lowest-rated movies.
- Critics described the film as a "boring" survivalist action movie with a "messy" narrative, with some feeling it lacks the impact of Scott's previous works.
- "The Dog Stars" faces stiff competition from strong box office contenders like Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," with its theatrical release scheduled for August 28, 2026.
