[STEAM] The Dog Stars Review

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Based on the 2012 novel of the same name, written by Peter Heller, The Dog Stars hopes to capture this

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story and bring it to the big screen. Set after a devastating flu pandemic that has almost eradicated humanity, the film centers on Hig, a former civilian pilot, and Bangley, a hardened former Marine, as they confront outside threats and hold onto the possibility of a better life beyond where they currently live. 

From initial vibes, I thought The Dog Stars was a lot more emotionally touching than I anticipated. Say what you will about another post-apocalyptic story, but this one had plenty of heart. The story structure strangely hit on similar beats as

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, truly building up characters slowly but impactfully. There were a few moments that felt so human, in terms of sticking to rules of survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.

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Jacob Elordi as Hig and Jasper in 20th Century Studios’ THE DOG STARS. Photo by Fabio Lovino. © 2026 20th...

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