The Dog Stars earns $19.3 million global opening weekend

Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film, ‘The Dog Stars’, has reported a disappointing global opening weekend, earning approximately $19.3 million. The Disney and 20th Century Studios production, based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, earned $8 million domestically across 3,330 locations and $11.3 million internationally.

Despite a cast including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, the film struggled to gain traction. Reports indicate the production had an $80 million budget. Critical reception has been mixed to negative, with the film holding a 41% favorability rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audience scores are higher at 70%.

Social media speculation has also linked the film’s performance to actor Jacob Elordi’s personal life, though there is no evidence to support such claims. Critics have noted that the film, which follows a pilot navigating a world devastated by a flu pandemic, struggles to find a unique voice among existing post-apocalyptic stories.