Streaming Date for Emma Stone's 'Bugonia' Looms as Release Window Revealed
The wait for film enthusiasts to catch director Yorgos Lanthimos' latest collaboration with Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone has come to an end - sort of. The psychological thriller, Bugonia, made its limited release on October 24 and is set to expand nationwide by Friday.
For home viewing, the logline reads: "Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she's an alien intent on destroying planet Earth." Supporting Stone are Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
Produced by Focus Features under the banner of Universal Pictures, Bugonia marks Stone's fourth feature film with Lanthimos (The Lobster), following The Favourite in 2018, Poor Things in 2023 which earned her Best Actress Oscar, and Kinds of Kindness slated for release in 2024.
For now, viewers can catch the movie only in theaters. Once Bugonia arrives on digital streaming via premium video on demand (PVOD), it will initially be available on such platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. With PVOD typically debuting Tuesdays, fans might expect to see it between November 18th and December 2nd.
Interestingly, Bugonia's Pay-1 window, meaning its initial release period on digital platforms, will be offered exclusively on NBC Universal's Peacock streaming platform. Given Focus Features' history of films arriving six weeks to two months after their wide release, we can expect the film to land on Peacock anytime between December 19th and January 2nd, with each new title typically being released on Fridays.
Aimed at an R-rated audience, Bugonia stars Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone as part of a gripping narrative that follows two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnapping the CEO they believe is an alien bent on destroying the world.
The wait for film enthusiasts to catch director Yorgos Lanthimos' latest collaboration with Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone has come to an end - sort of. The psychological thriller, Bugonia, made its limited release on October 24 and is set to expand nationwide by Friday.
For home viewing, the logline reads: "Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she's an alien intent on destroying planet Earth." Supporting Stone are Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
Produced by Focus Features under the banner of Universal Pictures, Bugonia marks Stone's fourth feature film with Lanthimos (The Lobster), following The Favourite in 2018, Poor Things in 2023 which earned her Best Actress Oscar, and Kinds of Kindness slated for release in 2024.
For now, viewers can catch the movie only in theaters. Once Bugonia arrives on digital streaming via premium video on demand (PVOD), it will initially be available on such platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. With PVOD typically debuting Tuesdays, fans might expect to see it between November 18th and December 2nd.
Interestingly, Bugonia's Pay-1 window, meaning its initial release period on digital platforms, will be offered exclusively on NBC Universal's Peacock streaming platform. Given Focus Features' history of films arriving six weeks to two months after their wide release, we can expect the film to land on Peacock anytime between December 19th and January 2nd, with each new title typically being released on Fridays.
Aimed at an R-rated audience, Bugonia stars Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone as part of a gripping narrative that follows two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnapping the CEO they believe is an alien bent on destroying the world.
i love emma stone so much, she's like my fave actress ever! 
and jesse plemons too, i've seen him in other movies and he's super talented 
. but seriously, a movie about ppl kidnapping the CEO they think is an alien? that sounds wild 
. i need to see this ASAP 
. hopefully its gonna be on peacock soon, idk how much i can afford for pvod 
. fingers crossed we get it by december 19th 
I've been waiting for what feels like forever for this movie to drop, and now we're going to have to wait even longer for streaming. I mean, who comes up with this stuff? "Pay-1 window" on Peacock is just a fancy way of saying they're releasing it after all the cool kids in theaters have seen it. 
And can't we just get it on Netflix already?! 
On the bright side, Emma Stone is looking amazing as always, and I'm sure she'll bring some much-needed glamour to this wild conspiracy thriller. Fingers crossed they'll make it available on PVOD sooner rather than later! 
. I love how Emma Stone takes on these complex characters, she's always pushing herself as an actress. I think it's crazy how they're releasing it in limited theaters first and then making it available on digital platforms like Peacock. It's a great way to keep the momentum going while also giving people a chance to watch it at home if they miss out in theaters 
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. On the bright side, I heard it's gonna be available on Peacock 
. Oh, and can we talk about how Emma Stone's resume just keeps getting more impressive? Poor Things earned her an Oscar, and now this? Girl's on fire 
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. Like, who kidnaps someone 'cause they think they're an alien? Sounds like a wild ride to me... but at the same time, it's got Emma Stone in it, so I'm down to see what she brings to the table 
. The whole conspiracy theory thing is kinda interesting too, I mean we've seen that trope before, but with a twist like this, maybe it'll be fresh. Can't wait to check it out when it hits Peacock! 
I cant even right now! Emma Stone in Bugonia is literally going to be EVERYTHING and more!!! I'm so hyped that its finally gonna be available on digital streaming via PVOD, like Nov 18th - Dec 2nd can't come soon enough!!! And the fact that it's exclusive on Peacock is like a win-win for me since I have a subscription there lol 
. I need to see this film ASAP with all my friends we've been waiting for ages! The whole plot sounds soooo intriguing and dark, like exactly what I love from Lanthimos... I'm literally shaking with excitement, can't wait to get my hands on it!!! 
that bugonia was filmed in like 3 days only lol what a genius director yorgos lanthimos is! and can we talk about how iconic it'll be for bugonia to premiere on peacock? it's gonna get so much buzz 
, anyway, emma stone is always a winner in my books and i'm curious to see how lanthimos weaves his signature dark humor into this story 
, will probably end up watching it in the theater first tho, just to get the full experience 
And what's up with "sort of"? It should just be "The wait has come to an end..." - it sounds way more natural. Also, isn't it "Aidan Delbis" instead of "Aidan Delbis"? Minor stuff, but I just wanna get it right! 
let's get ready for a wild ride with Bugonia 
- I mean, who thought it was a good idea to make a movie about aliens and conspiracies? It sounds like just another tired thriller trying to cash in on the latest pop culture trends 
They're just a way for streaming platforms to nickel-and-dime us, offering exclusive deals that only benefit themselves 
anyway just gotta wait til peacock comes out rn cant w8!!!