Bugonia OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons' sci-fi black comedy

Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia hits JioHotstar India on February 28, 2026. Starring Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons, this film follows an alien abduction plot and arrives just before its Best Picture Oscar run.

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The OTT release of Yorgos Lanthimos' critically acclaimed science fiction black comedy Bugonia in India is set to commence on February 28, 2026. With its exclusive JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) streaming, the film is sure to be one of the most talked-about foreign OTT releases of the first quarter.

What is the central plot of Bugonia?

After a successful theatre run that began in October 2025, the adapted screenplay Bugonia is transitioning to streaming in India. The original 2003 South Korean cult blockbuster Save the Green Planet! was directed by Jang Joon-hwan. Reinterpreting the story for current audiences, Lanthimos—known for his distinct "Greek Weird Wave" style in Poor Things and The Favourite—maintains its core of psychological tension and gloomy absurdity.

A beekeeper named Teddy Gatz, portrayed by Jesse Plemons, and his cousin Don, played by Aidan Delbis, are the protagonists of the story. They kidnap Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), CEO of a large pharmaceutical firm, since they are convinced that high-ranking members of society are actually alien invaders from the Andromeda system. Teddy thinks Fuller is an extraterrestrial leader plotting Earth's destruction during a moon eclipse. The film addresses the delicate balance between insanity and the truth as the questioning descends into a succession of surreal and violent exchanges.

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Lanthimos and Stone have worked together on four previous projects. In preparation for the part, Stone—who is also an executive producer—shaved her head and underwent other bodily changes. Already making waves on the 2026 awards circuit, Plemons—who collaborated with Lanthimos on Kinds of Kindness—plays the irascible Teddy Gatz.

Who comprises the supporting cast?

In the supporting roles, we have Sandy Gatz (Alicia Silverstone), Teddy's mother; Don (Aidan Delbis), Teddy's naive partner; and Casey Boyd (Stavros Halkias), a police officer from the neighbourhood.

The Menu and Succession alum Will Tracy adapted the screenplay.

What has been the critical reception so far for Bugonia?

Criticism of Bugonia has persisted ever since the film's August 2025 international premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The film's reflection on digital-age paranoia and the divide between distinct social "bubbles," as well as its "pitch-black" comedy, have earned high praise from critics.

On March 16, 2026, in India, the 98th Academy Awards will be held, and the digital download on February 28 will come a few weeks before then. With Stone nominated for Best Actress and the film for Best Picture, Indian fans will have a chance to catch up on the film before the ceremony thanks to its OTT release on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

Bugonia FAQs:

Q: When is the Bugonia OTT release date in India?

A: Bugonia is scheduled to release on OTT in India on February 28, 2026, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The film arrives on digital platforms approximately four months after its theatrical debut in late 2025.

Q: Is Bugonia a remake of a Korean movie?

A: Yes, Bugonia is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet!, originally directed by Jang Joon-hwan. While Yorgos Lanthimos retains the core premise of the original, he infuses it with his signature surrealist style and modern socio-political themes.

Q: Who is in the cast of Bugonia?

A: Bugonia stars Academy Award winner Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller and Jesse Plemons as Teddy Gatz. The supporting cast includes Aidan Delbis as Don and Alicia Silverstone as Sandy Gatz.

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