Disney Announces Rescheduled Release Dates for The Dog Stars, Ready or Not 2, and Pixar's Gatto
Ridley Scott's upcoming thriller film, The Dog Stars, has been rescheduled for release in theaters. Originally set for March 27, 2026, the film will now hit theaters on August 28, 2026. Disney recently announced this change, along with a few other adjustments to its release calendar for the upcoming years.
Taking the March 27 slot previously held by The Dog Stars is Searchlight's Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, which was initially scheduled for April 10, 2026. Additionally, Pixar's new original film, Gatto, directed by Enrico Casarosa, has been moved up from June 17, 2027, to March 5, 2027, coinciding with the start of spring break. The film follows Nero, a black cat who dislikes water, forming a bond with Maya, a street musician in Venice, Italy.
The Dog Stars, a 20th Century production, follows a civilian pilot living with his dog and an ex-Marine on an abandoned airbase during a pandemic. The pilot receives a hopeful transmission from his 1956 Cessna, hinting at a better future. Jacob Elordi has been cast as the pilot, replacing Paul Mescal, with Mark L. Smith adapting Peter Heller's novel for the screenplay.
Ready or Not: Here I Come features Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood alongside Samara Weaving. The film is directed by Radio Silence's Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy returning as writers. The film is a sequel to the original Ready or Not movie.
In conclusion, fans can look forward to the new release dates for The Dog Stars, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and Pixar's Gatto, offering a diverse range of films to anticipate in the coming years.