‘Bugonia’ is now streaming: Emma Stone battles aliens and insanity

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is now available to stream on Peacock and other digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video. The film, a remake of the 2003 South Korean cult favourite Save the Green Planet!, delivers the director’s trademark dark, twisted humour alongside a topical commentary on conspiracy theories and human absurdity.

In Bugonia, Teddy Gatz (Plemons) believes that aliens are poisoning bees to wipe out humanity. With the help of his cousin Don (Aidan Delbis), Teddy sets out to confront the extraterrestrial threat, leading to a shocking confrontation with Michelle Fuller (Stone), the CEO of a massive pharmaceutical company. The film’s plot is chaotic, extreme, and deliberately uncomfortable, featuring scenes of violence, black comedy, and surreal tension.

Critics have noted that Lanthimos’ exploration of human misery and obsession remains as potent as ever. The performances of Stone and Plemons have been widely praised, with Stone’s portrayal of Michelle offering a steely, controlled counterpoint to Plemons’ unhinged yet oddly sympathetic Teddy. The film’s grim tone is punctuated by moments of dark humour and absurdity, keeping audiences on edge throughout.

Reviews have been largely positive, with many highlighting Lanthimos’ ability to craft a visually striking and unsettling narrative while eliciting razor-sharp performances from his cast. Some viewers may find the relentless bleakness challenging, but fans of the director’s style will appreciate the bold storytelling and uncompromising vision.

Bugonia is now available for streaming on Peacock, with additional availability on Amazon Prime Video and other VOD platforms.