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Ridley Scott's New Action Sci-Fi Thriller Fiercely Divides Critics in First Reactions

Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi thriller 'The Dog Stars' has critics at odds, with some praising its vision and others panning it as dull.

By · Published August 28, 2026  01:57 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026  04:36 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi thriller 'The Dog Stars' has critics at odds, with some praising its vision and others panning it as dull.
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Critics have begun to weigh in on Ridley Scott's latest action sci-fi thriller, 'The Dog Stars'. The film stars Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley. The first reactions have been fiercely divided. Some critics have praised the film's unique vision and tender love story.

Others have criticized it as boring and lacking luster. The Rotten Tomatoes score for 'The Dog Stars' is almost the worst of Ridley Scott's career. The film's star, Jacob Elordi, has spoken positively about working with Ridley Scott. He described Scott as every actor's dream collaborator.

The Houston Chronicle and Roger Ebert have both given the film negative reviews. IndieWire also criticized the film, stating that Jacob Elordi could not save it. WRAL, however, offered a more positive take, describing it as a tender love story with postapocalyptic teeth.

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 2.5 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 25, 15:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Aug 25, 12:52 UTC · Ecran Large
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 25, 16:15 UTC · VidaExtra
🇧🇷 Portuguese Aug 26, 10:00 UTC · UOL

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What is the title of Ridley Scott's new action sci-fi thriller?

'The Dog Stars'

Who stars in 'The Dog Stars'?

Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley

What have critics said about 'The Dog Stars'?

Critics are divided. Some praise its unique vision and tender love story, while others criticize it as boring and lacking luster.

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