The Dog Stars Review

Based on the 2012 novel of the same name, written by Peter Heller, The Dog Stars hopes to capture this dystopian sci-fi action-adventure story and bring it to the big screen. Set after a devastating flu pandemic that has almost eradicated humanity, the film centers on Hig, a former civilian pilot, and Bangley, a hardened former Marine, as they confront outside threats and hold onto the possibility of a better life beyond where they currently live. From initial vibes, I thought The Dog Stars was a lot more emotionally touching than I anticipated. Say what you will about another post-apocalyptic story, but this one had plenty of heart. The story structure strangely hit on similar beats as The Last of Us, truly building up characters slowly but impactfully. There were a few moments that felt so human, in terms of sticking to rules of survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.Jacob Elordi as Hig and Jasper in 20th Century Studios’ THE DOG STARS. Photo by Fabio Lovino. © 2026 20th... Read more

Aug 26, 2026 - 09:03

Based on the 2012 novel of the same name, written by Peter Heller, The Dog Stars hopes to capture this dystopian sci-fi action-adventure story and bring it to the big screen. Set after a devastating flu pandemic that has almost eradicated humanity, the film centers on Hig, a former civilian pilot, and Bangley, a hardened former Marine, as they confront outside threats and hold onto the possibility of a better life beyond where they currently live.

From initial vibes, I thought The Dog Stars was a lot more emotionally touching than I anticipated. Say what you will about another post-apocalyptic story, but this one had plenty of heart. The story structure strangely hit on similar beats as The Last of Us, truly building up characters slowly but impactfully. There were a few moments that felt so human, in terms of sticking to rules of survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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