Bugonia North America Box Office Performance
Bugonia, the sci-fi black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is experiencing weak box office results despite generally positive reviews. The film continues to show poor commercial performance even while being screened in 2,043 theaters across the United States.
Film Background and Reception
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia is an English remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet!. Although it has received praise from critics and a segment of the audience, its box office appeal has been limited.
Recent Box Office Figures
- On Friday, November 7, 2025, Bugonia dropped from the top five to sixth place in the daily box office rankings, earning just over $1 million.
- This represented an 82% increase compared to Thursday’s $582,000 but was a 42.8% decline from the previous year's Halloween Friday figure of $1.8 million.
- To date, the film has grossed approximately $17 million globally, with $9.8 million from the US market and the remainder internationally, according to Box Office Mojo.
Challenges and Outlook
The lack of strong word of mouth has limited the movie's audience growth. Given its production budget estimated between $45 million and $55 million, Bugonia is far from reaching its break-even point.
As several new films are scheduled for release over the weekend, the movie may lose a significant number of its U.S. theaters by Sunday if current trends persist.
"Bugonia's limited reach and weak box office run continue amid tough competition and high production costs."
Emma Stone’s sci-fi film faces a challenging box office future as it struggles to attract a wider audience despite strong critical reception.