Overview
- The Focus Features release begins a limited U.S. run on Oct. 24 before a wider rollout on Oct. 31, with the U.K. and India also opening on Oct. 31.
- The film centers on two conspiracy-obsessed cousins who abduct a pharmaceutical CEO they suspect is an alien, setting off a tense, darkly comic standoff.
- Initial reception is mixed to positive, with strong praise for Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and newcomer Aidan Delbis, alongside critiques of tonal balance and emotional cohesion.
- Lanthimos cast Delbis, a non‑professional autistic actor, as Don, a choice the team says brings crucial authenticity and which has drawn standout notices.
- Promotions include head‑shave advance screenings, and industry outlets suggest a likely Peacock streaming window in early 2026 after the theatrical run.