Looking for Bugonia’s release date? Here’s the latest status, who’s in it, and the realistic window to expect Yorgos Lanthimos’ next film.
Searches for the Bugonia release date have spiked for a reason: after the buzz of “Kinds of Kindness”, expectations are sky-high for Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. Curiosity is peaking, timelines feel close, and fans want a straight answer without the noise.
The project made headlines when it was unveiled as Lanthimos’ next feature, an English-language take on the 2003 South Korean cult film “Save the Green Planet!”. Industry trades, including Deadline on 8 February 2024, reported the attachment of Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, with Focus Features set to distribute.
Bugonia release date : what is confirmed today
As of October 2024, no official U.S. release date has been announced by Focus Features or Universal Pictures. The studios have not put Bugonia on the calendar yet.
The February 2024 reveal flagged production for 2024, a typical signpost that points to a 2025 rollout for prestige titles. That window lines up with Lanthimos’ recent cadence and the time needed for post-production on a dialogue-driven, effects-light thriller.
Another useful clue comes from awards-season playbooks. Focus often moves prestige films through late-summer festivals – Venice, Telluride, Toronto – before a fall theatrical bow. Those festivals run from late August to mid September, which frequently dovetails with September to December releases.
Bugonia cast, story et production : why the anticipation is real
Emma Stone, fresh off Best Actress at the 96th Academy Awards in March 2024 for “Poor Things”, reteamed with Lanthimos again. Jesse Plemons, awarded Best Actor at Cannes 2024 for “Kinds of Kindness”, joins her, setting a compelling duo for a sharp, unsettling premise.
The story draws from “Save the Green Planet!” – a genre-bending tale about a conspiracy-obsessed outsider who kidnaps a powerful executive he believes is an alien intent on destroying Earth. It’s odd, nervy, often funny, and perfectly aligned with Lanthimos’ taste for dark, off-kilter human behavior.
Focus Features is handling distribution. Element Pictures – Lanthimos’ long-time collaborator – is involved on the production side, with the Korean rights-holder CJ ENM tied to the underlying property. The pedigree speaks for itself: “Poor Things” collected 4 Oscars in 2024 and “Kinds of Kindness” premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
When to expect Bugonia in theaters : timelines that actually help
Watch for three public signals that usually arrive before a date lands. First, festival lineups: Venice and Toronto typically unveil selections in July, Telluride lands around Labor Day. If Bugonia appears there, a fall release often follows. Second, a trailer. Recent Lanthimos teasers have dropped anywhere from 2 to 6 months ahead of release – “Poor Things” teased in June 2023 for a December 2023 bow. Third, ratings and runtime filings with MPA listings, which tend to surface close to distribution.
The theatrical path remains the starting point. After cinemas, Universal’s pay-one deal routes titles to Peacock in the U.S., a strategy adopted in 2022. Exact timing varies by film performance and windowing strategy, but the pipeline is clear: theaters first, then digital and streaming. International rollouts often stagger by territory, so local dates can land weeks apart.
For date updates, the most reliable sources are the studio calendar, Focus Features’ social feeds, and trade outlets such as Deadline, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. If Bugonia targets a festival berth, expect news to break fast – and definitly loudly.