Get ready for an intriguing cinematic experience! Peacock has officially revealed the release date for Emma Stone's much-anticipated sci-fi film, Bugonia, which marks her latest collaboration with the acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos. This dark comedy draws inspiration from a South Korean cult classic, Save the Green Planet!, originally released in 2003.
Described as a gripping psychological thriller, Bugonia centers around two young men who are consumed by conspiracy theories. They decide to kidnap a high-powered CEO whom they suspect is an alien intent on bringing about humanity's downfall. As paranoia takes hold, what starts as a desperate act escalates into a tumultuous clash of delusions and control, creating a viewing experience that is both unpredictably intense and thought-provoking.
So, when can you catch Bugonia on Peacock? Mark your calendars! The film will be streaming exclusively on the platform starting December 26. After its world premiere at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival in 2025, Bugonia has garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences, achieving a Certified Fresh rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 307 reviews. It is also making waves in awards season, having received nominations for three significant Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and nods for both Best Actor and Best Actress.
The film is directed by Lanthimos, with a screenplay penned by Will Tracy. Notably, Ari Aster, known for Midsommar, serves as a producer. Alongside Emma Stone, the cast features talented actors such as Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias, Vanessa Eng, Marc T. Lewis, Momma Cherri, Cedric Dumornay, Parvinder Shergill, and others. Bugonia runs for a total of 118 minutes, or just under two hours.
Production credits go to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Lanthimos himself, Stone, Lars Knudsen, Miky Lee, and Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, with the film being produced by CJ ENM, the company famously behind the Oscar-winning film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho.
