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Bugonia’ Opens in Select Theaters Ahead of Oct. 31 U.S. and India Expansion

Critics highlight standout performances, especially Aidan Delbis, in a remake that examines conspiracy thinking.

Overview

  • Yorgos Lanthimos’ dark-comedy sci‑fi opened in a limited U.S. run on Oct. 24, with a wider U.S. rollout and India release set for Oct. 31.
  • Emma Stone plays a pharma CEO targeted by two conspiracy believers, in an English‑language reworking of 2003’s Save the Green Planet! by writer Will Tracy.
  • Reviews praise Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, with non‑professional autistic newcomer Aidan Delbis widely cited as the film’s breakout presence.
  • Coverage notes the film’s empathetic approach to conspiracy mindsets and its claustrophobic, performance‑driven design.
  • No streaming date is announced; reports suggest a likely Peacock window in early 2026 following a traditional theatrical-first run.