The Dog Stars Arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ on 12/1/2026

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From the Walt Disney Studios press release:

20TH CENTURY STUDIOS’ THE DOG STARS COMING TO DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD™ and DVD

   

Ridley Scott’s Riveting Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Heads to Digital October 27 and 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD December 1

Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed bestseller, Ridley Scott’s gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world The Dog Stars arrives on premium digital platforms on October 27, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Audiences can experience what Polygon’s Jake Kleinman calls “a post-apocalyptic odyssey like no other,” complete with breathtaking cinematography and a captivating score, as the epic story unfolds when The Dog Stars arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD on December 1.

Set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice, The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, alongside military survivalist Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalypticworld. When a mysterious radio transmission breaks through their solitude, Hig is compelled to venture into the unknown in search of the hope, connection and humanity he still believes exists.

Boasting a stellar ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong, The Dog Stars will arrive in stunning 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR), a wider color spectrum and immersive audio, delivering the ultimate home-viewing experience. Audiences will have a chance to set out into the world beyond with exclusive bonus content offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, along with never-before-seen deleted scenes.

Film Synopsis

In a brutal, post-apocalyptic world, Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot, carves out an isolated homestead with a military survivalist (Josh Brolin). When a mysterious radio transmission reaches Hig, he sets out in search of the humanity he still believes exists. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.

Bonus Features*

• The Making of The Dog Stars: Get an intimate look behind the scenes of the film.
• Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  
  • Jasper’s Funeral
  • Hig Mourns
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Roaches’ Warning
  • Hig & Cima
  • A Conversation With Pops
  • Airport Alternate Exit

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.

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Product Specifications
Release Dates
Digital: October 27, 2026
Physical: December 1, 2026

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code and DVD

Feature Run Time
118 minutes

Rating
R

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2.39:1

Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms), Spanish and French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French
Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms)



The description and trailer look interesting.