Releases Thursday 21 May 2026 at 9:00 AM SAST (UTC+2)
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.
South African viewers get access at 9:00 AM SAST — a morning release. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving time, so SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round. Available on Netflix South Africa with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Thu 21 May | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺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 | ← You are here |
What time does Bugonia come out on Netflix in South Africa?
Bugonia releases on Netflix ZA at 9:00 AM SAST on Thursday 21 May 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 9:00 AM in South Africa.
Is Bugonia available on Netflix in South Africa?
Yes. Bugonia is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix ZA 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.