We Only Want the Earth (2026)

Bugonia, released in the United States on October 31, 2025, is a satirical black comedy and science fiction film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The movie stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons as a corporate couple who, disillusioned with humanity's destructive impact on the planet, devise an extreme plan to save Earth by replacing themselves with aliens. The narrative explores themes of class disparity, environmental anxiety, and the absurdity of modern social structures through Lanthimos' signature deadpan style.

The film is an American adaptation of the 2017 South Korean movie of the same name directed by Jang Joon-hwan. While it retains the original's core premise of alien infiltration to halt human self-destruction, this version incorporates distinct Western political commentary and cultural nuances. Critics noted that while the adaptation successfully translated the sci-fi concept for a new audience, it shifted away from the emotional depth found in the source material, opting instead for a colder, more European-style critique of contemporary society.

• Emma Stone received widespread critical acclaim for her performance, marking another collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos following their work on The Favourite and Poor Things.
• The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 28, 2025, before opening in select US theaters in October.
• It features a unique ending where the fate of humanity is resolved not through explosive destruction, but by a return to nature, highlighted by the presence of cats and bees.
• The screenplay was co-written by Will Tracy and Zang Joon-hwan, adapting the script from the original Korean production.