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Bugonia Struggles at Box Office, Excels on Apple TV

11/28/2025

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Bugonia grossed $33 million against a $55 million budget, signaling financial underperformance.
Despite box office struggles, it became the second-most-watched movie on Apple TV shortly after its release.
Critics gave the film an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score and praised Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons' performances.
Audiences gave a CinemaScore of B, indicating mixed reception.
The film is a remake of the 2003 Korean movie Save the Green Planet!

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Story summary

Bugonia grossed $33 million against a $55 million budget, signaling financial underperformance.
Despite box office struggles, it became the second-most-watched movie on Apple TV shortly after its release.
Critics gave the film an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score and praised Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons' performances.
Audiences gave a CinemaScore of B, indicating mixed reception.
The film is a remake of the 2003 Korean movie Save the Green Planet!