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Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Action Return Breaks 44-Year-Old Rotten Tomatoes Record

Ridley Scott's latest film has broken a Rotten Tomatoes record, but critics are divided on its quality.

By · Published August 31, 2026  11:13 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026  17:58 UTC

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Ridley Scott's film "The Dog Stars" was released to mixed reviews, with critics noting a dull post-apocalyptic narrative and a twist that left audiences confused. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for The Dog Stars?

The Dog Stars has a 40% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who directed The Dog Stars?

Ridley Scott directed The Dog Stars.

What is the source material for The Dog Stars?

The Dog Stars is based on Peter Heller's novel of the same name.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 29, 00:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 29, 20:00 UTC · Artribune

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Ridley Scott's latest film has broken a Rotten Tomatoes record, but critics are divided on its quality.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott's new post-apocalyptic western, has broken a 44-year-old Rotten Tomatoes record. The film's record-breaking status is a significant achievement for Scott, who has a long history of directing influential sci-fi and action films. The Dog Stars has sparked considerable debate among critics.

The film's Rotten Tomatoes score is 40%, according to Yahoo. The Los Angeles Times notes that Scott is not done with filmmaking despite the end-of-the-world theme. The Dog Stars is based on Peter Heller's novel of the same name.

According to Deadline, the movie has several changes from the book. The film stars Jacob Elordi, who plays a character fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The film's twist has left audiences and critics puzzled, with Yahoo noting that the twist is "insane."

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