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Bugonia (2025)

  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...
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Warfare (2025)

 

Warfare is a 2025 war drama co-directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War). The film offers a harrowing, real-time depiction of a 2006 Navy SEAL surveillance mission in Ramadi, Iraq, that spirals into chaos. Drawing directly from Mendoza’s personal experience, the story is reconstructed from the memories of the soldiers involved, particularly to honor a teammate who lost his leg and has no recollection of the event. The New Yorker+10The Guardian+10Apple TV+10Wikipedia+5Business Insider+5Decider+5

🎬 Plot & Style



Warfare immerses viewers with a Navy SEAL platoon covertly stationed in an Iraqi family's home, overseeing U.S. troop movements through insurgent territory. When their position is compromised, the mission devolves into a brutal firefight. The film is notable for its real-time pacing and unflinching realism, eschewing traditional exposition in favor of raw, sensory storytelling. Rotten Tomatoes+2A24 Films+2Movie Insider+2The Guardian

👥 Cast

The ensemble cast includes:

To authentically portray the camaraderie and physicality of SEAL life, the cast underwent a rigorous 3.5-week boot camp, bonding through shared rituals like head-shaving and matching tattoos. Apple TV+3The Guardian+3Decider+3

📅 Release & Availability

Warfare is currently available in theaters and for digital rental or purchase on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. A streaming release on Max is anticipated later in 2025. What to Watch+1Rotten Tomatoes+1

🗣️ Critical Reception

The film has been met with widespread acclaim:

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 93% (Certified Fresh)

  • IMDb: 7.9/10

  • Decider: "A brutally realistic portrayal of modern combat... joins the ranks of The Hurt Locker and Saving Private Ryan." What to WatchApple TVDecider

Critics have praised Warfare for its visceral authenticity and emotional depth, highlighting its unfiltered depiction of the chaos and brotherhood inherent in combat. Decider+1Rotten Tomatoes+1

For a glimpse into the film's intense atmosphere, you can watch the official trailer below:





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