Ridley Scott’s science-fiction film The Dog Stars is expected to reach home audiences in the coming months after a mixed critical response to its post-pandemic story. Its eventual arrival on digital platforms, physical media and Disney Plus matters for viewers who want to see the film without going to cinemas, particularly those uncertain after the divided reviews.

The film opened in cinemas on 28 August, and Polygon estimates that video-on-demand availability could follow by late October, based on recent 20th Century Studios releases. A Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD edition may arrive around December, while a Disney Plus release is predicted for December or January 2027; these dates are estimates rather than announced plans.