The Dog Stars Arrives on Digital Platforms for Rental or Purchase
The post-apocalyptic film starring Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
The Dog Stars was released on digital platforms for rental or purchase at 9 p.m. PT on October 26, 2026, which is 12 a.m. ET on October 27, 2026, according to comingsoon.net. The R-rated post-apocalyptic film can be rented or bought through retailers including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce star in the adaptation, which was produced by Ridley Scott alongside Michael Pruss, Mark L. Smith and Cliff Roberts. Mark L. Smith wrote the screenplay based on Peter Heller's novel.
The cast also includes Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Allison Janney and Benedict Wong. Scott Free Productions and 20th Century Studios backed the project.
Box office and reception
The film had a reported production budget of $110 million and has earned an estimated $39.3 million worldwide, including about $15 million in North America, according to Box Office Mojo. It holds a 41% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% audience score, and about 6.4 out of 10 on IMDb.
Quick answers
Where can I watch The Dog Stars?
The film is available to rent or purchase on digital retailers including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
When did The Dog Stars come out on digital?
It became available at 9 p.m. PT on October 26, 2026, which is 12 a.m. ET on October 27, 2026.
Who stars in The Dog Stars?
The cast includes Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Allison Janney and Benedict Wong.