Bugonia Faces Box Office Challenges in North America
Despite positive reviews, Bugonia, a sci-fi black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, continues to struggle commercially. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film is an English remake of the South Korean cult favorite Save the Green Planet! and is currently showing in 2,043 theaters across the United States.
Box Office Performance
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Bugonia earned just over $1 million, slipping from its top five position to number six in the daily box office rankings. Although this was an 82% increase from Thursday’s $582,000, it marked a 42.8% decline compared to the previous year’s Halloween Friday, which brought in $1.8 million.
Revenue and Budget Overview
- Total worldwide gross stands at approximately $17 million.
- US earnings contribute $9.8 million, with the remainder coming from international markets.
- The production budget ranges between $45 million and $55 million, leaving the film well short of its break-even point.
Market Challenges
The limited audience growth is attributed to weak word of mouth, which has prevented the film from drawing new viewers. Upcoming releases threaten to further reduce its theater count in the US by Sunday.
"The lack of strong word of mouth has stopped it from attracting new viewers."
Summary
Bugonia faces steep losses at the box office despite critical praise, hindered by fierce competition and a high production cost that outweighs its current earnings.
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