Releases Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00 PM NZST (UTC+12)
A paranoid beekeeper and his autistic cousin kidnap a pharmaceutical CEO, convinced she is an alien plotting to destroy humanity — a darkly hilarious sci-fi thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
New Zealand gets access early — being UTC+12 means you're among the first in the world when Netflix drops at midnight PT. Available on Netflix NZ with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Thu 21 May | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | ← You are here |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Thu 21 May | AEST (UTC+10) | Netflix AU | See page → |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Thu 21 May | BST (UTC+1) | Netflix UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Thu 21 May | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Thu 21 May | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Thu 21 May | IST (UTC+5.5) | Netflix IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Thu 21 May | SAST (UTC+2) | Netflix ZA | See page → |
What time does Bugonia come out on Netflix in New Zealand?
Bugonia releases on Netflix NZ at 7:00 PM NZST on Thursday 21 May 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 7:00 PM in New Zealand.
Is Bugonia available on Netflix in New Zealand?
Yes. Bugonia is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix NZ subscribers from Thursday 21 May 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does Bugonia have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is Bugonia about?
A paranoid beekeeper and his autistic cousin kidnap a pharmaceutical CEO, convinced she is an alien plotting to destroy humanity — a darkly hilarious sci-fi thriller directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
What language is Bugonia in?
Bugonia is in English.