Bugonia out on OTT in India: Here's where and how you can stream Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons' sci-fi black comedy
Yorgos Lanthimos' high-budget sci-fi black comedy Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is now available to rent on Amazon Prime Video India for ₹299, despite modest box office earnings.
Last Updated: 02.49 PM, Dec 13, 2025
Yorgos Lanthimos' latest satirical sci-fi black comedy, Bugonia, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. For just Rs. 299, you may rent the critically acclaimed film that made its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
Key cast
An estimated $45–$55 million was spent on making the film, which is a reimagining of the 2003 South Korean cult smash Save the Green Planet! and Lanthimos' most costly venture to date. It continues his successful collaboration with Academy Award winner Emma Stone, who leads the cast alongside Jesse Plemons.
Bugonia follows the story of two young men, Teddy Gatz (Jesse Plemons), a beekeeper who is obsessed with conspiracies, and Don (Aidan Delbis), his autistic cousin. The two of them are certain that the powerful pharmaceutical business CEO, Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), is actually an extraterrestrial being bent on destroying Earth. Based on this belief, they abduct the CEO, igniting a psychological showdown that is both intense and frequently ridiculous.
Supporting cast
Stone’s character, Michelle, is a gender-swapped analogue of the original film's male abductee. Alicia Silverstone plays Teddy's mom, Sandy Gatz, and Stavros Halkias plays local cop Casey Boyd.
Prior to its theatrical release on October 24, 2025, the film made its festival circuit debut at the Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025. Critics were mostly enthusiastic, praising Plemons' and Stone's passionate and fully devoted performances.
Box office performance
In spite of all the praise, the film has only minted modestly at the box office. Bugonia has earned around $38 million in the global box office as of December 10, 2025. The US and Canada contributed $18 million, while other foreign territories contributed $20 million. It debuted with $4.8 million on its domestic opening weekend.
The film, created through a joint venture involving the US, UK, and Ireland, is currently available for viewing in India. A large audience can now rent the film in India, enjoying its thought-provoking subjects and characteristic Lanthimos manner.
Bugonia FAQs:
Q: Is Bugonia an original film?
A: No, Bugonia is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean cult film, Save the Green Planet!, directed by Jang Joon-hwan. The remake retains the core concept of two men kidnapping a person they believe is an alien, though it features notable changes, including the gender swap for the abducted CEO character.
Q: Who directed Bugonia?
A: The film was directed by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his distinctive style in films like Poor Things and The Favourite. The screenplay was written by Will Tracy.
Q: Who stars in the main roles in Bugonia?
A: The film stars Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller, the CEO believed to be an alien, and Jesse Plemons as Teddy Gatz, the paranoid beekeeper who orchestrates the kidnapping. The cast also includes Aidan Delbis as Don, Stavros Halkias as police officer Casey Boyd, and Alicia Silverstone as Sandy Gatz.
Q: Where can I watch Bugonia in India and how much does it cost?
A: Bugonia is available to stream in India for rent on Amazon Prime Video. The rental price for the film is Rs. 299.