Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' opens to $8 million, mixed reviews
Vulture reported that Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama 'The Dog Stars' earned $8 million in its opening weekend, placing fifth at the U. S. box office on 31 August. Variety noted that Jacob Elordi attended the London premiere on 20 August, joining director Ridley Scott and the cast. The Hollywood Reporter and MovieWeb said early social-media and press screenings produced mixed reactions, praising visuals and performances while criticizing pacing and screenplay.
MovieWeb also recorded a 42 % positive rating from 36 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, ranking the film among the lower-rated entries in Scott's catalog. Deadline highlighted that the film and the indie release 'Coyote vs. Acme' opened the same weekend, aiming to challenge the continued dominance of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at the box office. Vulture later added that critics found the movie lacking the visual and emotional depth of Scott's earlier work.
