Brad Pitt and Jacob Elordi Films Put Dogs at the Center of American Apocalypse Cinema

In the column « Ecran total », Le Monde examines the recurring figure of the dog beside isolated male heroes in recent American cinema. Brad Pitt stars with a valiant dog in « Heart of the Beast », arriving a few weeks after Jacob Elordi appeared in « The Dog Stars ». According to the piece, these dogs, omnipresent alongside solitary protagonists, do more than guarantee their master's survival. They also work to shape a new form of masculinity on screen. The article frames the trend through two recent productions and their lead performers, treating the animal companion as a narrative device rather than mere accessory. No release dates, directors, studios or box-office figures are given in the source material.