Prepare for an otherworldly experience that will leave you questioning reality itself! “Bugonia” follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. This mind-bending thriller promises to deliver the same genre-defying chaos that made its source material a cult phenomenon.
With Academy Award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos at the helm and powerhouse performances from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, this English remake of the beloved South Korean film “Save the Green Planet!” (2003) is about to become one of 2025’s most talked-about releases.
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Everything You Should Know Before Seeing Bugonia
“Bugonia” is an English-language remake of the South Korean science fiction comedy “Save The Green Planet!” which was written and directed by Jang Joon-hwan. Mixing horror, sci-fi, comedy, and even a touch of martial arts movies, “Save the Green Planet!” follows the delusional Lee Byeong-gu, who is convinced that the Earth is about to be invaded by alien forces. In an attempt to avert disaster, Byeong-gu kidnaps the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced that he is an extraterrestrial who can call off the attack.
The original film gained attention for being wildly unpredictable, violent, and loony all at once. While met with positive and critical reviews alike — both spurred largely by the film’s subversive elements and shocking fourth act — the film’s cult status grew over the years, and has finally reached the attention of Hollywood!
The new remake, like its predecessor, is set to be a science fiction black comedy. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Will Tracy, the adaptation brings together a stellar cast including Emma Stone, fresh off her Oscar-winning performance in “Poor Things” (which was also directed by Lanthimos) in 2023, and Jesse Plemons, known for his roles “The Power of the Dog” (2021) and “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013) While specific plot details remain under wraps, the general premise seems to remain intact as well as the themes of corporate corruption, mistrust, and conspiracy theories.
Yorgos Lanthimos
Born in Athens, Greece, director Yorgos Lanthimos became known for his unconventional storytelling and surreal imagery. He gained international recognition with “Dogtooth” (2009), a disturbing family drama that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2023, Lanthimos’ film “Poor Things” won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and then earned 11 Academy Award nominations, winning four. His other notable works include “The Lobster” (2015), “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (2017), and “The Favourite” (2018), which garnered 10 Oscar nominations.
Movie Plot
Two unhinged young men become humanity’s unlikely guardians against an extraterrestrial threat hiding in plain sight. After kidnapping a powerful corporate executive, convinced she’s an alien mastermind plotting Earth’s destruction, their desperate interrogation becomes a twisted game of cat-and-mouse where sanity hangs by a thread.
As the line between delusion and truth blurs beyond recognition, their captive may indeed be something far more sinister than anyone could imagine. Or she could be an innocent victim trapped by two dangerous madmen.
Genre
Like its source material, “Bugonia” defies conventional genre tropes and instead mixes elements of Comedy, Psychological Horror, Thriller, Crime, and Sci-Fi.
Runtime
“Bugonia” is reported to have a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes, the exact length of its predecessor.
Rating
While no official MPA rating has been set, “Bugonia” is expected to receive an R rating based on many other Lanthimos films, which include Disturbing Violent Content, Graphic Nudity, and Language.
Theatrical Release Date
“Bugonia” will arrive in theaters on October 24, 2025.
Streaming Options
The film will be released exclusively to theaters, with no streaming co-release. However, many Lanthimos films are currently available on Netflix.
To find out where you can watch “Bugonia” after its theatrical run, keep an eye on StreamSafely’s online movie database. We regularly update our content so that you can find your favorite movies and TV shows easily every time.
Bugonia Official Trailer
Enter the bizarre, comedic, and unsettling world of Yorgos Lanthimos in the teaser trailer for his newest film. Join the main character, Teddy, as he uncovers a conspiracy and attempts to save Earth from annihilation.
Cast & Crew
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons lead the cast of “Bugonia” as Michelle, the CEO of a large company, and Teddy, the man who thinks she’s an alien in disguise. This is not the first time this Hollywood duo has played opposite each other in a Lanthimos film. Just last year, the two starred in “Kinds of Kindness” (2024). In fact, “Bugonia” marks Stone’s fifth appearance in one of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films, with the others being “The Favourite” (2018), the short film “Bleat” (2022), “Poor Things” (2023) for which she won an Oscar, and “Kinds of Kindness” (2024). Stone is also known for her dark comedy work in the series “The Curse” (2023-2024).
Outside of dark comedies and Lanthimos’ works, Emma Stone’s most popular credits include “La La Land” (2016), for which she won her first Oscar, “The Help” (2011), and her breakout role of Jules in “Superbad” (2007). Jesse Plemons played George Burbank in “The Power of the Dog” (2021) and Todd Alquist in Season 5 of “Breaking Bad.” Other major titles of his include Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” (2021) and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023).
Check out the list below for other members of this standout cast:
- Emma Stone: Michelle
- Jesse Plemons: Teddy
- Alicia Silverstone: Undisclosed
- Stavros Halkias: Undisclosed
- Aidan Delbis: Undisclosed
- Parvinder Shergill: Doctor
- Vanessa Eng: Corey
- Momma Cherri: Tina
- Cedric Dumornay: Chris
- Roger Carvalho: Young Detective
- Marc T. Lewis: Tony
- J. Carmen Galindez Barrera: Ricky
The crew includes:
- Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
- Writers: Will Tracy, based on the screenplay by Jang Joon-hwan
- Executive Producers: Shawn Goehl, Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, Khan Kwon
- Composer: Jerskin Fendrix
- Production Companies: Focus Features, Square Peg, CJ ENM Studios, Fruit Tree, Element Pictures
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