What To Watch This Weekend: 'Bugonia,' 'Regretting You,' 'Lazarus,' 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'

HOLLYWOOD, CA — From shape-shifting CEOs to haunted psychologists, this weekend’s watch list spans surreal sci-fi, musical introspection and supernatural mystery — all hitting theaters or streaming platforms.

Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” kicks off the lineup with Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller, a biotech executive accused of being a shape-shifting alien sent to orchestrate humanity’s extinction. Jesse Plemons and newcomer Aidan Delbis play conspiracy-obsessed cousins Teddy and Don, whose delusional crusade drives the film’s eerie tension. Adapted from the South Korean cult film “Save the Green Planet!,” “Bugonia” blends absurdism, paranoia and philosophical inquiry into a cinematic experience that’s unsettling, darkly funny and defiantly unconventional.

“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” offers a stripped-down portrait of Bruce Springsteen during the making of his 1982 album “Nebraska.” Jeremy Allen White plays the Boss in a biopic that trades rock-star spectacle for emotional grit and creative isolation.

In “Regretting You,” Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace portray a mother and daughter torn apart by tragedy and secrets. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, the film leans into melodrama while exploring the messy terrain of grief and reconciliation.

Prime Video’s “Lazarus” rounds out the list with a chilling mystery. Sam Claflin stars as a forensic psychologist unraveling a string of murders and ghostly visions tied to his father’s death. Created by Harlan Coben, the series blends psychological tension with supernatural unease.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down for the full lineup — and step into the shimmering world of storytelling, where every frame is an escape.

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What To Watch This Weekend

“Bugonia”

Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis; directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” is a genre-bending reimagining of the 2003 South Korean cult film “Save the Green Planet!” — a surreal sci-fi thriller steeped in absurdism, paranoia and philosophical inquiry. Emma Stone stars as Michelle Fuller, a biotech CEO suspected of being a shape-shifting alien sent to orchestrate humanity’s extinction. Her abductors (Jesse Plemons and newcomer Aidan Delbis), driven by cosmic paranoia, believe they’re saving the world.

Lanthimos adapts the original film into a meditation on belief, truth and the human need for meaning — even when logic collapses. His signature absurdism thrives with deadpan performances, surreal narrative turns and a defiance of conventional storytelling. Stone delivers a cipher-like performance that evolves from passive to transcendent, while Plemons brings chilling restraint to Teddy’s fanaticism. Delbis adds emotional vulnerability as Don, whose need to belong drives his complicity.

Though the second act falters under stilted pacing and escalating paranoia, the final act redeems it with cathartic surrealism. Lanthimos weaponizes ambiguity, crafting a cinematic atmosphere that’s unsettling, darkly funny and strangely profound.

“Bugonia” isn’t for those seeking emotional clarity — it rewards close attention and embraces contradiction. If you’re drawn to films that provoke more questions than answers, this is your kind of strange. And believe it — sometimes, catharsis arrives barefoot, bald and smeared in antihistamine cream.

“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere”

Jeremy Allen White, Gaby Hoffmann; directed by Scott Cooper

“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” is a moody, meditative biopic that dives into the soul of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album “Nebraska.” Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as the Boss, the film avoids the typical rock-star rise-and-fall arc in favor of something quieter and more introspective. It’s less about fame and more about the ghosts that haunt the creative process.

Set during a bleak New Jersey winter, the story follows Springsteen as he retreats from the E Street Band and the spotlight to record a series of stark, haunting demos on a four-track recorder. White delivers a brooding, internalized performance, capturing the tension between artistic ambition and personal reckoning. Gaby Hoffmann plays a composite character who serves as both confidante and conscience, grounding the film’s emotional core.

The cinematography mirrors the album’s stripped-down aesthetic — grainy, cold and intimate. Cooper leans into silence and stillness, letting the music and mood do the heavy lifting. Fans of “Nebraska” will find plenty to admire, while newcomers may be surprised by the film’s refusal to glamorize its subject.

“Deliver Me from Nowhere” isn’t a greatest-hits reel. It’s a distinct and evocative howl from the heartland — raw, restrained and resonant.

“Regretting You”

Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace; directed by Josh Boone

“Regretting You” aims for emotional depth but often lands in overwrought territory. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, the film follows Morgan (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they navigate grief, betrayal and the tangled threads of family secrets. The story kicks off with a tragic accident that fractures their already fragile relationship, setting the stage for revelations that test their bond.

Grace delivers a compelling performance, capturing Clara’s turmoil with raw intensity. Williams brings a grounded presence to Morgan, though the script gives her limited room to explore nuance. Director Josh Boone leans heavily on dramatic confrontations and tearful monologues, rendering the film’s emotional beats more theatrical than authentic.

While fans of Hoover’s work may appreciate the faithful adaptation, others might find the film’s tone too heavy-handed. The cinematography and score amplify the drama, sometimes to the point of distraction. “Regretting You” has moments of genuine connection, but they’re often buried beneath layers of sentimentality.

“Lazarus”

Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy; directed by Danny Brocklehurst

“Lazarus” is a brooding, supernatural thriller that blends cold-case mystery with ghostly unease. Created by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, the six-episode Prime Video series follows forensic psychologist Joel “Laz” Lazarus (Sam Claflin) as he returns to his hometown after his estranged father’s apparent suicide. But what begins as a reluctant homecoming spirals into a chilling investigation involving long-buried secrets, unsolved murders and visions that blur the line between memory and the paranormal.

Claflin anchors the series with a haunted intensity, portraying Laz as a man unraveling both professionally and personally. Bill Nighy lends gravitas in flashbacks as Dr. Jonathan Lazarus, whose death may not be what it seems. The show’s atmosphere is thick with dread — fog-drenched landscapes, flickering lights and a score that pulses with unease.

While the plot occasionally leans on familiar genre tropes, “Lazarus” distinguishes itself through its emotional undercurrents and psychological complexity. It’s less about jump scares and more about the ghosts we carry — familial, emotional and unresolved. With its slow-burn pacing and layered performances, the series rewards patient viewers looking for a thriller with emotional depth.