Director Ridley Scott released his new post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie Na Companhia das Estrelas in Portuguese cinemas on August 27, 2026.
The 119-minute feature stars Jacob Elordi as Hig, a man living in isolation in a Colorado hangar following a devastating global pandemic.
Hig shares his remote hangar with his dog and a military survival expert played by Josh Brolin, with whom he forms an unlikely alliance.
Their isolated routine breaks when they intercept a mysterious radio transmission during a flight in an old Cessna airplane, launching an obsessive and dangerous quest for the truth.
Storyline and major themes
The film balances constant thriller tension with classic adventure elements across a desolate landscape that functions almost as a living character.
It explores themes of extreme solitude and the innate human need for connection, subject matter that Scott has explored throughout his filmmaking career.
Background on the cast and director
Scott is an acclaimed British filmmaker known for sci-fi classics such as Alien, Blade Runner, and The Martian. He has earned multiple Academy Award nominations for director over a career spanning five decades.
Australian actor Jacob Elordi, who takes on the lead role of Hig, gained widespread recognition in television drama series Euphoria and films including Saltburn. American co-star Josh Brolin has previously starred in high-profile feature films such as No Country for Old Men, Dune, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Other cinema releases
The Portuguese theatrical lineup also features three other new titles across different genres.
The family animated release TAD: A Lanterna Magica follows a time-travel adventure capable of altering the course of history, aimed at both children and adult audiences.
Summer comedy Escapadelas centers on a group of female friends whose spa weekend reunion devolves into total chaos.
Live-action and animated comedy hybrid Coyote vs Acme, directed by Dave Green, features John Cena in a live-action role.
