Bugonia

Name: Bugonia
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 2025-10-23
Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone

2025 | 119 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It collected a shelf of major awards, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Nominated for 4 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAs.
Box office & staying powerWeak
$44 million worldwide on a $55 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 7.5 million people sought it out in the past year