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Emma Stone Stars in Intriguing Remake 'Bugonia'

1/17/2026

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Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone continue their collaboration on Bugonia, a remake of the South Korean movie Save the Green Planet!, with Stone as Michelle, a CEO kidnapped by Teddy who believes she is an alien.
The film explores conspiracy theories and features a visually stunning ending.
Hoshi 35, directed by Hiroto Yokokawa, disappoints kaiju fans by focusing on folk sci-fi rather than traditional monster battles.

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Story summary

Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone continue their collaboration on Bugonia, a remake of the South Korean movie Save the Green Planet!, with Stone as Michelle, a CEO kidnapped by Teddy who believes she is an alien.
The film explores conspiracy theories and features a visually stunning ending.
Hoshi 35, directed by Hiroto Yokokawa, disappoints kaiju fans by focusing on folk sci-fi rather than traditional monster battles.