Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer

Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars trailer delivers the most gripping post-apocalyptic sci-fi since his own Blade Runner 2049—but with a quieter, more intimate dread. Based on a novel, the trailer reveals vast plains, a pilot with a dog, and a tone that evokes The Road rather than Mad Max. This marks Scott's first austere sci-fi project in over five years, and the 90-second teaser already earned 12 million views in its first 24 hours. While #3's Dune: Part Three trailer relied on epic scale, The Dog Stars leverages sparse landscapes and psychological tension to create a more grounded threat. The film's budget of $65 million is 30% lower than the average recent Scott production, prioritizing character over spectacle.