# Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Thriller Finds Digital Redemption

> Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller becomes Apple TV's top 3 movie after theatrical flop.
- Title: Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Thriller Finds Digital Redemption
- Summary: Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller becomes Apple TV's top 3 movie after theatrical flop. Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, which earned $39 million globally after a…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/ridley-scott-the-dog-stars-apple-vod-streaming-success-october-2026
- Author: Felipe Rangel
- Published: 2026-10-28T21:52:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ridley scott, the dog stars, apple tv, digital streaming, sci-fi thriller, box office, theatrical run, vod charts, entertainment, culture
## Ridley Scott's New Sci-Fi Thriller
Ridley Scott's new sci-fi thriller found redemption after a disappointing theatrical run.
## Theatrical Performance
The Dog Stars earned $39 million globally after a theatrical run that failed to break even.
## Box Office Target
The Dog Stars needed $220 million to $275 million to break even after a reported $110 million budget.
## Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Dog Stars holds Scott's worst critics' score since 2014's Exodus: Gods and Kings.
## Digital Release
The Dog Stars became available on digital October 27 after its theatrical release on August 28.
## Apple TV Chart Position
The Dog Stars ranks third on Apple TV's US Top 20 Movies chart as of October 28, 2026.
## Digital Success
The Dog Stars is now the third most popular movie on Apple TV's US Top 20 Movies chart.
## Key takeaway

Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, which earned $39 million globally after a disappointing theatrical run, now ranks third on Apple TV's US Top 20 Movies chart.