{"id":1889798,"date":"2026-04-17T08:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889798"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:39:12","slug":"jacob-elordi-and-josh-brolin-battle-the-wasteland-in-ridley-scotts-the-dog-stars-official-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1889798","title":{"rendered":"Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin Battle the Wasteland in Ridley Scott\u2019s &#8216;The Dog Stars&#8217; Official Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F17%2Fthe-dog-stars-jacob-elordi-josh-brolin-ridley-scott-sci-fi-official-trailer-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>20th Century Studios<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cmzVY1goqwQ\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>?si=tcuzI3EhEXQhD7Hz\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott<\/li>\n<li>The film stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, with Elordi having replaced Paul Mescal in the lead role due to scheduling conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Adapted by <em>Twisters<\/em> writer Mark L. Smith, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ridley Scott is taking audiences into a desolate, post-pandemic future in his highly anticipated new project. 20th Century Studios has officially released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, offering a gripping look at the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Peter Heller\u2019s acclaimed 2012 novel. Starring Jacob Elordi alongside an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, the sci-fi thriller promises a gritty fight for survival in a world nearly wiped out by a catastrophic flu virus.<\/p>\n<p>In the newly released footage, viewers are introduced to Hig (Elordi), a solitary civilian pilot who has lost his wife and navigates the wasteland with only his loyal pet dog by his side. Teaming up with Bangley (Brolin), an aloof, gun-toting ex-Marine, the unlikely duo works to fiercely defend an abandoned airstrip in Colorado from dangerous invaders. The harsh reality of their isolated existence is suddenly disrupted when a crash landing at a secluded ranch brings them face-to-face with a young medic named Cima (Qualley) and her fiercely protective father, a former Navy SEAL played by Guy Pearce.\n<\/p>\n<p><em>The Dog Stars<\/em> serves as Scott\u2019s immediate directorial follow-up to his 2024 blockbuster Gladiator II. Interestingly, Paul Mescal, who headlined the <em>Gladiator<\/em> sequel, was originally slated to play Hig. After Mescal departed the project in early 2025 due to scheduling conflicts with Sam Mendes\u2019 sprawling Beatles biopics, Elordi stepped in to take over the leading role, balancing the massive production in Italy with his commitments to Wuthering Heights and the third season of Euphoria.\n<\/p>\n<p>Weaving together intense action with profound themes of hope and human connection in the face of absolute despair, the film looks to be another visually stunning addition to Scott\u2019s legendary resume. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast that also includes Benedict Wong and Allison Janney, the star-studded apocalyptic epic is already shaping up to be a major late-summer theatrical event arriving on August 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6705288\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Game of Thrones&#8217; Film Officially Titled &#8216;Aegon&#8217;s Conquest&#8217;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6706114\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Brings the Heat in Netflix&#8217;s Explosive &#8216;Man on Fire&#8217; Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6706044\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>&#8216;Call of Duty&#8217; Movie Officially Locks in a Summer 2028 Theatrical Release\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>20th Century Studios<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Ridley Scottjosh brolinJacob Elordi20th Century StudiosThe Dog StarsMargaret Qualley\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div class=\"col-shopping-break\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-comments\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>20th Century Studios<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cmzVY1goqwQ\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>?si=tcuzI3EhEXQhD7Hz\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott<\/li>\n<li>The film stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, with Elordi having replaced Paul Mescal in the lead role due to scheduling conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Adapted by <em>Twisters<\/em> writer Mark L. Smith, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ridley Scott is taking audiences into a desolate, post-pandemic future in his highly anticipated new project. 20th Century Studios has officially released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, offering a gripping look at the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Peter Heller\u2019s acclaimed 2012 novel. Starring Jacob Elordi alongside an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, the sci-fi thriller promises a gritty fight for survival in a world nearly wiped out by a catastrophic flu virus.<\/p>\n<p>In the newly released footage, viewers are introduced to Hig (Elordi), a solitary civilian pilot who has lost his wife and navigates the wasteland with only his loyal pet dog by his side. Teaming up with Bangley (Brolin), an aloof, gun-toting ex-Marine, the unlikely duo works to fiercely defend an abandoned airstrip in Colorado from dangerous invaders. The harsh reality of their isolated existence is suddenly disrupted when a crash landing at a secluded ranch brings them face-to-face with a young medic named Cima (Qualley) and her fiercely protective father, a former Navy SEAL played by Guy Pearce.\n<\/p>\n<p><em>The Dog Stars<\/em> serves as Scott\u2019s immediate directorial follow-up to his 2024 blockbuster Gladiator II. Interestingly, Paul Mescal, who headlined the <em>Gladiator<\/em> sequel, was originally slated to play Hig. After Mescal departed the project in early 2025 due to scheduling conflicts with Sam Mendes\u2019 sprawling Beatles biopics, Elordi stepped in to take over the leading role, balancing the massive production in Italy with his commitments to Wuthering Heights and the third season of Euphoria.\n<\/p>\n<p>Weaving together intense action with profound themes of hope and human connection in the face of absolute despair, the film looks to be another visually stunning addition to Scott\u2019s legendary resume. 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Smith, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ridley Scott is taking audiences into a desolate, post-pandemic future in his highly anticipated new project. 20th Century Studios has officially released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, offering a gripping look at the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Peter Heller\u2019s acclaimed 2012 novel. Starring Jacob Elordi alongside an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, the sci-fi thriller promises a gritty fight for survival in a world nearly wiped out by a catastrophic flu virus.<\/p>\n<p>In the newly released footage, viewers are introduced to Hig (Elordi), a solitary civilian pilot who has lost his wife and navigates the wasteland with only his loyal pet dog by his side. Teaming up with Bangley (Brolin), an aloof, gun-toting ex-Marine, the unlikely duo works to fiercely defend an abandoned airstrip in Colorado from dangerous invaders. The harsh reality of their isolated existence is suddenly disrupted when a crash landing at a secluded ranch brings them face-to-face with a young medic named Cima (Qualley) and her fiercely protective father, a former Navy SEAL played by Guy Pearce.\n<\/p>\n<p><em>The Dog Stars<\/em> serves as Scott\u2019s immediate directorial follow-up to his 2024 blockbuster Gladiator II. Interestingly, Paul Mescal, who headlined the <em>Gladiator<\/em> sequel, was originally slated to play Hig. After Mescal departed the project in early 2025 due to scheduling conflicts with Sam Mendes\u2019 sprawling Beatles biopics, Elordi stepped in to take over the leading role, balancing the massive production in Italy with his commitments to Wuthering Heights and the third season of Euphoria.\n<\/p>\n<p>Weaving together intense action with profound themes of hope and human connection in the face of absolute despair, the film looks to be another visually stunning addition to Scott\u2019s legendary resume. 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>20th Century Studios<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Ridley Scottjosh brolinJacob Elordi20th Century StudiosThe Dog StarsMargaret Qualley\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             4.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott<\/li>\n<li>The film stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, with Elordi having replaced Paul Mescal in the lead role due to scheduling conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Adapted by <em>Twisters<\/em> writer Mark L. Smith, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ridley Scott is taking audiences into a desolate, post-pandemic future in his highly anticipated new project. 20th Century Studios has officially released the first trailer for <em>The Dog Stars<\/em>, offering a gripping look at the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Peter Heller\u2019s acclaimed 2012 novel. Starring Jacob Elordi alongside an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, the sci-fi thriller promises a gritty fight for survival in a world nearly wiped out by a catastrophic flu virus.<\/p>\n<p>In the newly released footage, viewers are introduced to Hig (Elordi), a solitary civilian pilot who has lost his wife and navigates the wasteland with only his loyal pet dog by his side. Teaming up with Bangley (Brolin), an aloof, gun-toting ex-Marine, the unlikely duo works to fiercely defend an abandoned airstrip in Colorado from dangerous invaders. The harsh reality of their isolated existence is suddenly disrupted when a crash landing at a secluded ranch brings them face-to-face with a young medic named Cima (Qualley) and her fiercely protective father, a former Navy SEAL played by Guy Pearce.\n<\/p>\n<p><em>The Dog Stars<\/em> serves as Scott\u2019s immediate directorial follow-up to his 2024 blockbuster Gladiator II. Interestingly, Paul Mescal, who headlined the <em>Gladiator<\/em> sequel, was originally slated to play Hig. After Mescal departed the project in early 2025 due to scheduling conflicts with Sam Mendes\u2019 sprawling Beatles biopics, Elordi stepped in to take over the leading role, balancing the massive production in Italy with his commitments to Wuthering Heights and the third season of Euphoria.\n<\/p>\n<p>Weaving together intense action with profound themes of hope and human connection in the face of absolute despair, the film looks to be another visually stunning addition to Scott\u2019s legendary resume. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast that also includes Benedict Wong and Allison Janney, the star-studded apocalyptic epic is already shaping up to be a major late-summer theatrical event arriving on August 28, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>20th Century Studios<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Ridley Scottjosh brolinJacob Elordi20th Century StudiosThe Dog StarsMargaret Qualley\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/the-dog-stars-jacob-elordi-josh-brolin-ridley-scott-sci-fi-official-trailer&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F17%2Fthe-dog-stars-jacob-elordi-josh-brolin-ridley-scott-sci-fi-official-trailer-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment Apr 17, 2026 4.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Image Credit 20th Century Studios Share this article ?si=tcuzI3EhEXQhD7Hz Entertainment Apr 17, 2026 4.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary 20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for The Dog Stars, a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1889798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1889798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1889798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1889798\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1889798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1889798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1889798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}