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Emma Stone's Bugonia: Oscar-Nominated Dark Comedy on Netflix

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Emma Stones Bugonia Now on Netflix: A Dark Comedy Thriller

This episode discusses the release of Emma Stones latest film, Bugonia, now available on Netflix. The movie is an English remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet. The story revolves around two paranoid individuals who kidnap a CEO, believing shes an alien plotting to destroy humanity. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film stars Stone alongside Jesse Plemons and a talented cast including Aidan Delbos and Alicia Silverstone. This is another collaboration between Stone and Lanthimos, following successful films like The Favourite, Poor Things, and Kinds of Kindness. The script was written by Will Tracy, with producers including Ari Aster, known for Midsommar. The film received critical acclaim, earning an 87% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Stone.

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Emma Stone's Bugonia: Oscar-Nominated Dark Comedy on Netflix

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Emma Stone's Bugonia: Oscar-Nominated Dark Comedy on Netflix. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 26th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with The Story. Begonia, that wild, dark comedy from Emma Stone, just landed on Netflix six months after hitting theaters. It's an English remake of a 2003 South Korean flick called Save the Green Planet. The story follows two paranoid dudes who snatch a big shot CEO. Convinced, she's an alien plotting to wipe out humanity. Directed by Yorgos Lantimos, it stars Stone alongside Jesse Plemons and a stacked cast, including Aiden Delbos and Alicia Silverstone. This marks another team up for Stone and Lantimos after hits like the favorite, poor things, and kinds of kindness. We'll Tracy Pinn the script, and producers include heavyweights like Ari Aster from Mid-Summer Fame. Critics and fans dug it hard, giving it an 87% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 336 Reviews. It premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to Strong Buzz.

The film snagged four Oscar nods, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Stone, cementing its award season heat. Now streaming worldwide on Netflix, it's the perfect time to catch this twisted thriller if you missed it in theaters. Grab the popcorn and dive into the paranoia.

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