The Dog Stars
末世行者
At the end of the world, no one survives alone.
6.7/10 Good 181 votes
- Released
- 26 Aug 2026
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Certificate
- Category IIB
- Original title
- The Dog Stars
- Language
- en
The verdict
Audiences rate it 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB across 181 votes — a solid score. It is playing 16 times at 4 cinemas across 3 districts, from HK$60 to HK$150 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) in Yuen Long, HK$60. Category IIB · 118 minutes.
What it is about
The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal postapocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.
What to expect
Ridley Scott adapts Peter Heller’s novel into a stripped-down survival story set in a pandemic-emptied Colorado. Jacob Elordi’s Hig flies a small plane over the ruins, trading patrols with Josh Brolin’s Bangley, a neighbour whose answer to every threat is overwhelming firepower. The rhythm is quiet and methodical until a crackling radio transmission pulls Hig beyond the perimeter. Scott keeps the action sparse and the landscape vast; the movie is less interested in set pieces than in what isolation does to a person. Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong fill out the cast. Early audiences rate it 7.2/10. Rated IIB, 118 minutes. Opens August 26 across 21 cinemas and 15 districts in Hong Kong, screening in IMAX, Dolby Atmos, and China Giant Screen. Tickets from HK$55. English with Chinese subtitles.
Trailer
Cast
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Jacob Elordi
Hig -
Margaret Qualley
Cima -
Josh Brolin
Bangley -
Guy Pearce
Pops -
Allison Janney
Darlene -
Benedict Wong
Aaron -
Ewen Bremner
Crossbow Hunter -
James Craze
Logan -
Sam Spruell
John -
Sai Bennett
Melissa - Sebastian Rokison-Woodall Ben
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Alara-Star Khan
Matilda - Daisy Kakkar Mennonite Woman
- Brendan O'Rourke Bar Man - Grand Junction
- Jean Michael Sinisterra Munoz Semi-Naked Monster / Fuddled Brain
Crew
- Director Ridley Scott
- Screenplay Mark L. Smith
- Novel Peter Heller
- Original Music Composer Harry Gregson-Williams
- Director of Photography Erik Messerschmidt
- Editor Claire Simpson
- Editor Sam Restivo
- Producer Mark L. Smith
- Producer Cliff Roberts
- Executive Producer Peter Heller
- Executive Producer Lily Brooks-Dalton
- Producer Michael A. Pruss
- Executive Producer Brandon Scott Smith
- Executive Producer Aidan Elliott
- Executive Producer Raymond Kirk
- Executive Producer Marco Valerio Pugini
- Producer Ridley Scott
Where to watch it
23 screenings at 5 cinemas over the next week, from HK$60.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Macau (Lisboeta) | — | — | 12 | Fri 21:45 | HK$130 |
| MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) | Yuen Long | — | 5 | Sat 09:10 | HK$60–100 cheapest |
| PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 3 | Mon 12:00 | HK$60–110 |
| MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) | Taikoo Shing | — | 2 | Sat 13:10 | HK$100 |
| Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) | Central | — | 1 | Sun 12:40 | HK$150 |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
What viewers said
Life in a post-apocalyptic world is a common theme in movies (especially, if you believe what’s published in the media, the increasing prospect that such an outcome may be coming closer to a reality than any of us might like). In many cases, these films follow the experiences of a resourceful, innovative protagonist who quietly but skillfully struggles to survive, successfully managing to fend off foes while cerebrally wrestling with feelings about what’s been lost. […]
Brent Marchant — 5/10 · read in full
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 118 minutes.
- What is the certificate?
- IIB – not suitable for children under 18. Parental guidance is advised.
- Which formats are available?
- IMAX, Dolby Atmos, and China Giant Screen.
- Is it in English?
- Yes, with Chinese subtitles.
