Ridley Scott's live‑action adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel The Dog Stars opened in theaters on August 28, 2026, generating an estimated $19.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend, according to preliminary box office reports, and ranking sixth globally and second in the United States. The film stars Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin and was produced on an $80 million budget by Disney and 20th Century Studios, according to the studio's announcement. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes recorded a 41 percent favorability rating, and IGN gave the film a 5/10 score, according to their respective reviews. Audience polling indicated a 70 percent favorability rating, according to CinemaScore data. Domestically the film earned $8 million from 3,330 locations, and internationally it collected $11.3 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Coyote vs. Acme opened with $23.9 million worldwide, according to Ketchup Entertainment, while Spider‑Man: Brand New Day remained the top‑grossing title with $2.33 billion cumulative worldwide gross. The film will need sustained attendance to recoup its budget, and upcoming September releases such as Practical Magic 2 and a Resident Evil re‑release may influence its final earnings.