Bugonia’s Oscar Chances Explained: How Emma Stone’s Wild New Movie Shakes Up Award Season

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The movie Bugonia has received very positive reviews, and some believe it could be a frontrunner at the upcoming Oscars. With Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons in leading roles, director Yorgos Lanthimos has created a darkly funny film that seems like a strong Oscar possibility. However, it will be competing against many other highly praised movies.

As of today, Bugonia is receiving excellent reviews and looks like a strong contender for major awards at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, largely due to the film’s stars, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos, being popular with Academy voters. However, with so many other high-quality films in the running, it may be difficult for Bugonia to win in most categories.

Bugonia Is A Likely Best Picture Contender

With positive reviews and awards season talk surrounding Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and director Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things is widely expected to be nominated for Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards. Lanthimos has been a regular Oscar contender since his film The Lobster received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

Both The Favourite and Poor Things received many award nominations, and Olivia Colman and Emma Stone, who often works with director Yorgos Lanthimos, won Best Actress for their performances in those films. Lanthimos’s more recent film, Kinds of Kindness, didn’t fare as well during award season, likely because its unusual structure and deliberately unsettling style didn’t appeal to voters.

With its sharp wit, strong acting, and unique script, Bugonia has a real chance of being nominated for an award, particularly if only ten films are being considered. It will face tough competition from other potential nominees like One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, and Wicked: For Good, all of which are also expected to be in the running for Best Picture.

Despite being an independent film, Yorgos Lanthimos’ reputation and the sharp, satirical themes in Bugonia should give it a good chance of being considered for awards. While it may not win, Bugonia is almost certain to receive a nomination thanks to the positive reviews it’s getting.

Bugonia Could Earn Acting Awards, But Face Stiff Competition

The success of Bugonia hinges on strong performances, and thankfully, it has excellent leads in Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. They’re likely to receive award nominations, as their interactions drive the story.

Okay, let’s talk Emma Stone. If she gets a Best Actress nomination, it would be pretty historic – only the third time a director and actress have been nominated together like that. And honestly, looking at her track record with the Academy – two wins and five nominations total – I think voters are definitely fans. That could be the thing that gets her across the finish line in what’s shaping up to be a really tough race.

Emma Stone recently won an Academy Award for Poor Things, which might make it harder for her to win again this year. Other actresses, like Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, and Cynthia Erivo, are currently considered the strongest contenders. Jesse Plemons is a consistently excellent actor, but he’s only been nominated for an Oscar once.

Jesse Plemons is fantastic in this film. He plays Teddy with a real vulnerability, making him a flawed but ultimately sympathetic character – he doesn’t shy away from the character’s issues, and we still root for him. Honestly, I think this performance could finally get him the Oscar nomination he deserves. However, the acting field is packed this year, and like Emma Stone, he might just be up against too much strong competition.

The Best Actor category is very competitive this year, with nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jeremy Allen White, Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, Dwayne Johnson, and Ethan Hawke. This makes Jesse Plemons an unlikely nominee, and even less likely to win. If the competition weren’t so strong, Aidan Delbis might be considered for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Don.

While Delbis might receive nominations from awards shows like the Golden Globes, he’s not considered a strong contender in the Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars. Competition is fierce this year with actors like Sean Penn, Stellan Skarsgård, Paul Mescal, Benicio del Toro, and Andrew Scott all likely to be nominated.

Bugonia Could Be A Dark Horse For Best Director And Best Adapted Screenplay

While Poor Things may not win major acting awards, it has a strong chance of being recognized in categories like Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Academy voters admire director Yorgos Lanthimos, but he hasn’t yet won in that category, which could work in the film’s favor during awards season as a narrative of him being ‘overdue’ for a win.

Lanthimos’s direction is strong in the film, creating a surprising amount of energy despite the confined settings. A win for him would be well-deserved, but the film One Battle After Another is expected to have a similar awards campaign, which could diminish the impact of his achievement.

While Anderson is a critically acclaimed director, he hasn’t yet won an Oscar. His new film, One Battle After Another, could change that. However, with strong contenders like Chloé Zhao, Ryan Coogler, and Joachim Trier also expected to be nominated, Lanthimos will likely face tough competition just to receive a nomination this year.

As a film buff, I’m keeping a close eye on Bugonia’s chances at the Oscars, and I think Best Adapted Screenplay is their strongest bet. Everyone’s predicting One Battle After Another will be the one to beat, especially if it continues to gain traction with other awards leading up to the big night. But you know how it is with the Oscars – sometimes voters like to recognize really well-made films in the screenplay categories, even if they’re not expected to win Best Picture.

Will Tracy adapting Jang Joon-hwan’s Save the Green Planet! presents a great opportunity to bring attention to the original film, acknowledge Joon-hwan’s work, and highlight Tracy’s recent achievements. Bugonia is expected to receive multiple Oscar nominations, with Best Adapted Screenplay appearing to be its strongest category for a win.

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2025-10-25 21:21