Overview

• The Dog Stars finished principal photography in 34 days in April–May 2025 with Erik Messerschmidt, with Scott saying they ran up to eight cameras.
• The post-apocalyptic adaptation of Peter Heller’s novel is scheduled to open on March 27, 2026.
• Scott highlights casting as a strength, naming Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce among the leads.
• He says three scripts are ready to roll, with a Bee Gees biopic targeted as his next film, a western titled Freewalkers planned for next year, and a World War I drama based on Covenant with Death newly revealed.
• Scott described Gladiator III as being at a “conference room” stage and signaled he likely will not reunite with longtime cinematographer John Mathieson following the latter’s remarks about multi‑camera shooting.