Bugonia 2025
“Of all the abductions, this one is different.”
What is Bugonia?
Bugonia is a 2025 science fiction, thriller, and comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film follows the story of two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, believing she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Ireland, South Korea, United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Element Pictures, Square Peg, Fremantle
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $43,500,000
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Bugonia is a 2025 science fiction, thriller, and comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film follows the story of two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, believing she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. This film premiered in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by Focus Features. The title "Bugonia" refers to a ritual described in ancient Mediterranean texts, including Virgil's poem Georgics, where it literally means "ox birth". The film stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, and has been described as a strange, unsettling thriller about paranoia, power, and the danger of believing the wrong story.
Should you watch it?
“Two conspiracy theorists kidnap a powerful CEO, believing she is an alien plotting to destroy Earth.”
- engaging premise
- high-stakes conflict
- intense kidnapping scenario
- unreliable protagonists
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedies centered on conspiracy theories and high-stakes confrontations.
The film contains themes of abduction and intense interpersonal conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the film?
Two young men kidnap a CEO because they believe she is an alien planning to destroy the planet.
Who are the main characters?
The film focuses on two conspiracy-obsessed men and a high-powered CEO.
What is the genre?
The film is a thriller involving conspiracy theories and a kidnapping plot.
Is the CEO actually an alien?
The kidnappers are convinced she is an alien, though the film explores their perspective.
What year was the film released?
The film was released in 2025.