# Ridley Scott’s New Sci-Fi Flop Officially Dropped From 3K Theaters After $15 Million Box Office Haul

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ridley-scotts-new-sci-fi-flop-officially-dropped-from-3k-theaters-after-15-million-box-office-haul/
- Published: 2026-09-23T23:15:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-23T23:32:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/ridley-scott-sci-fi-the-dog-stars-loses-movie-theaters-box-office-15-million/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Ridley Scott's sci-fi film pulled from 97% of theatres after massive box-office failure
- Domestic total under £12 million; global £31 million on £79 million budget
- Film received poor critical reception with 40% Rotten Tomatoes score

## Summary

Ridley Scott's science-fiction film "The Dog Stars" has become a significant commercial disappointment, withdrawn from theatrical release after less than a month despite a substantial promotional campaign and widespread anticipation for Scott's return to the genre. The film's rapid collapse highlights a notable failure for one of cinema's most respected directors, who has built a career of acclaimed science-fiction work.

The film opened with just £6.1 million domestically over its first weekend—among Scott's lowest-ever debuts—and experienced a 91% revenue drop by its fourth weekend, grossing merely £20,000. Released across 3,300 theatres nationwide, it has now been cut to approximately 110 locations, representing a 97% reduction in theatrical footprint. Globally, "The Dog Stars" has accumulated around £31 million against a reported budget of approximately £79 million, underperforming even Scott's 2006 drama "A Good Year." The film, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, holds a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics describing it as "derivative and drowsy." Scott is now focusing on a "Treasure Island" adaptation featuring Hugh Jackman.

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