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Dog Stars, The: Rydley Scott Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Bombs at Box-Office
August 30, 2026 By EmanuelLevy
Disney and 20th Century’s The Dog Stars opened to just $8 million domestically from 3,330 locations for a fifth-place finish.
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