Bugonia Faces Challenges at North American Box Office
Bugonia, the sci-fi black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, continues to struggle commercially despite positive reviews and maintaining presence in 2,043 theaters across the United States.
Box Office Performance Overview
- On Friday, November 7, 2025, the film fell to sixth place in the daily box office rankings, earning slightly over $1 million.
- This showed an 82% increase compared to Thursday’s $582,000 but marked a 42.8% decrease from Halloween Friday’s $1.8 million.
- So far, Bugonia has grossed roughly $17 million worldwide, with $9.8 million from the US and the rest internationally, according to Box Office Mojo.
Production Budget and Commercial Outlook
With a production budget estimated between $45 million and $55 million, the film is still far from recouping its costs. Limited word of mouth has hindered its ability to attract broader audiences.
Competitive Market Pressure
The coming weekend presents a difficult landscape, as multiple new film releases will likely dominate theaters. If current trends hold, Bugonia may lose a significant number of US theaters by Sunday.
Background and Critical Reception
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the movie is an English remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet!. While praised by critics and some viewers, it continues to face commercial challenges.
“Bugonia’s weak box office run continues even as the sci-fi black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons holds on to its 2,043-theatre count across the United States.”
“These numbers demonstrate the movie’s limited reach. The lack of strong word of mouth has stopped it from attracting new viewers.”
Summary: Despite critical acclaim and a solid theater count, Bugonia’s high budget and weak audience traction threaten its box office success amid stiff competition.
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