Ridley Scott’s Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Sets Digital Release Date With Exclusive Sneak Peek

A mysterious radio transmission is a dangerous thing to follow when most of the world has already disappeared, but it gives Jacob Elordi something worth leaving home for in The Dog Stars. The actor leads Ridley Scott’s adaptation of Peter Heller’s bestselling novel as Hig, a pilot whose life after a devastating pandemic has become a matter of maintaining the small corner of the world he can still control. Sharing that existence with Josh Brolin’s military survivalist Bangley keeps him alive, though the arrangement leaves precious little room for anyone else.

Scott’s movie puts that uneasy partnership against sprawling landscapes, with Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong rounding out the ensemble. Hig’s decision to investigate the transmission takes him beyond the relative security of his homestead and into a world where encountering another person offers no guarantee of safety. For a pilot willing to believe there is still something out there worth finding, however, staying put comes with a cost of its own.

Collider can exclusively share a sneak peek featurette taking viewers onto the set of The Dog Stars, ahead of its October 27 digital release. The footage shows Scott working with the movie's antagonists before moving into the nighttime action, alternating between scenes from the movie and a look at the crew bringing them together. Fire, close-quarters violence, and a substantial explosion all feature in the preview, which makes a convincing case that Hig has plenty of reasons to be cautious about meeting his neighbors. The featurette also pairs an explosion as it appears in the movie with a wider view of the blast being staged, giving viewers a chance to see the work behind the destruction.

‘The Dog Stars’ Comes Home With Seven Deleted Scenes

For viewers interested in spending more time with Hig and the people he encounters, the home release includes seven deleted scenes. Those selections are titled “Jasper’s Funeral,” “Hig Mourns,” “Welcome Dinner,” “Roaches’ Warning,” “Hig & Cima,” “A Conversation With Pops,” and “Airport Alternate Exit.” Between scenes focused on individual relationships and an alternate departure, the lineup offers several reasons to revisit the story after the credits. The additional material also includes “The Making of The Dog Stars,” which takes viewers behind the scenes of the adaptation. Bonus feature availability will vary by product and retailer, so collectors should check the details of their preferred edition. The 4K release will present the movie with High Dynamic Range, offering another way to take in the landscapes surrounding Hig’s journey.

The Dog Stars arrives on digital platforms on October 27, followed by 4K Ultra HD and DVD on December 1.