Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November 1937 in South Shields) is an English film director and producer with a career spanning more than fifty years. He made his name with genre-defining works including Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Gladiator (2000) and The Martian (2015). His films have grossed over $4.5 billion worldwide, and in 2024 King Charles III appointed him Knight Grand Cross.
Scott confirmed in an interview with The Guardian that his next project after The Dog Stars will be the war drama Battle of Britain, written by Joe Penhall.
Post-production of the thriller The Dog Stars is complete - Scott shot the film in 34 days in April and May 2025 with cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt.
The premiere of The Dog Stars was moved from March 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026 as part of adjustments to the Disney/20th Century Studios distribution calendar.
Gladiator II entered international release with box office earnings of 87 million dollars for the first weekend - the strongest foreign debut in Paramount history for an R-rated film.
King Charles III appointed Ridley Scott Knight Grand Cross - the highest rank of the Order of the British Empire.
Ridley Scott's sci-fi film about a young pilot who embarks on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world in search of a mysterious radio signal and hope.
Science fiction film festival Blade Runner: FUTURE GATE at Telegraph cinema in Olomouc. Screening starts at 17:00, admission 150 CZK.
Screening of "House of Gucci" at Malostranská beseda. A dramatic film about the rise and fall of the legendary Italian fashion dynasty.
A cult film about two women who set out on a weekend trip and find themselves in a situation that changes their lives forever.
A screening of Gladiator paired with drinks. The story of a Roman general turned slave and gladiator fighting for survival and revenge.
A sci-fi thriller about an astronaut stranded on Mars fighting for survival.