"The Dog Stars"
Jacob Elordi and dog Jasper in “The Dog Stars,” from 20th Century Studios
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"The Dog Stars"

It’s the end of the world in the final epic of summer 2026, but even Ridley Scott directing Jacob Elordi and a top cast can’t make us give a damn about it.

By Peter Travers
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★★ (2 out of 4)

Nothing at the movies this week can top the power players charging into a major studio package called “The Dog Stars.” Action master Ridley Scott, 88, calls the shots. New star and Oscar nominee Jacob Elordi takes the lead. Josh Brolin brings the old-pro swagger. A cutie-patootie dog even joins the adventure. With that lineup, how can it miss?

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