## Trailer and synopsis
20th Century Studios released the first teaser of *Point of No Return* (original title *The Dog Stars*), the new post‑apocalyptic production directed by the legendary Ridley Scott. The short film presents a devastated future nine years after a flu pandemic that wiped out most of the population. The protagonist, a pilot still scarred by loss, traverses the wilderness of Colorado accompanied by his faithful dog, guided by an enigmatic radio transmission that drives him to seek hope and connection amid the chaos.
## Cast, crew and release date
The film features a heavyweight cast:
– **Jacob Elordi** – main protagonist
– **Margaret Qualley**
– **Josh Brolin**
– **Guy Pearce**
– **Benedict Wong**
The screenplay was written by **Mark L. Smith**, known for *The Revenant*, while direction remains in the hands of **Ridley Scott**, responsible for works such as *Gladiator* and *Alien*. *Point of No Return* is scheduled to debut on **August 28, 2026** in theaters.
The production is already generating buzz on social media, with the official 20th Century Studios Brazil account releasing the teaser and inviting the public to watch the full trailer at the Cinema Observatory.
