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Bugonia Opens in Theaters as Lanthimos–Stone Reunite for Dark Conspiracy Thriller

Early reviews spotlight the performances, with reported Golden Globe nominations plus attention to Emma Stone’s real head shave.

Overview

  • The film debuts in cinemas on December 11, 2025, marking the fourth collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone with Jesse Plemons co‑starring.
  • Stone plays a pharmaceutical CEO kidnapped by two men convinced she is an alien, a tense closed‑world setup that blends dark comedy, sci‑fi and thriller tones.
  • Will Tracy wrote the screenplay from the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, based on a pandemic‑era premise by producer Ari Aster.
  • Coverage notes Stone actually shaved her head for the role, with People reporting the sequence was executed in a single take requiring precise technical coordination.
  • Outlets report three Golden Globe nominations for the movie, including best comedy, actress and actor, as critical attention centers on performances and Lanthimos’ approach.