'Bugonia' Becomes Director Yorgos Lanthimos' Biggest Box Office Hit

The sci-fi thriller 'Bugonia', directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, has emerged as the biggest box office success of the director's career. According to the latest reports, the film collected $4.8 million on its second three-day weekend at the North American box office, a significant increase from its limited opening.

The movie, which is an English remake of the 2003 South Korean film 'Save the Green Planet', expanded from just 17 theaters to 2,043 locations, a staggering 577% increase. This expansion has resulted in 'Bugonia' achieving the biggest weekend ever for Lanthimos, surpassing the $2.9 million earned by his previous film 'Poor Things' in January 2024.

Critics have praised the film, with 'Bugonia' receiving an 86% rating. The review states that "Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons are at the top of their game in 'Bugonia', a bonkers entertainment that applies director Yorgos Lanthimos' whip-smart method to modern society's madness."

The film's overseas collection currently stands at $5.2 million after ten days, bringing the worldwide total to $11.08 million. 'Bugonia' debuted at #5 on the North American box office and is now playing in theaters across the region.