Emma Stone has moved ahead of Margot Robbie in the all-time Margot Robbie box office ranking, following the release of her latest film, Bugonia. This significant shift in rankings took place after Bugonia’s recent wide release, which further strengthened Stone’s career at the box office.
Emma Stone Rises in Lifetime Box Office List
Emma Stone, under the direction of Yorgos Lanthimos, returned to cinemas with the science fiction satire Bugonia, a remake of the 2003 South Korean comedy Save the Green Planet! After its second weekend in wide release, Bugonia finished sixth among domestic releases. The film’s earnings have reached $23 million globally, split between $12 million in domestic receipts and $11 million overseas, making it the third highest-grossing U.S. release in the specific category of films based on other movies.
The achievement marks an individual milestone for Stone. Her collective box office total now stands at $4.843 billion, which moved her up to the 368th spot among the highest-grossing actors ever. In overtaking Margot Robbie, Stone surpassed another performer close in age, each with a similarly sized body of work. Bugonia is Stone’s 32nd film, while Robbie, best known for starring in Barbie, currently has 31 titles to her name and is scheduled to release her 32nd, Wuthering Heights with Jacob Elordi, next year.
Comparing Recent Performance: Margot Robbie and Emma Stone
Margot Robbie’s latest film, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, faced financial disappointment despite a high profile cast including Colin Farrell. The movie brought in only $20 million worldwide, a figure that falls well short of its reported $50 million budget. Its performance was further hampered by mixed critical reception, underscoring challenges for movies attempting to succeed with unconventional concepts.
Bugonia Receives Strong Praise from Critics
Even as Bugonia’s ticket sales remain moderate, the film’s reception from critics has been overwhelmingly positive, potentially influencing Stone’s upward move in box office rankings. Ross Bonaime of Collider awarded the movie 8/10, noting the film’s thematic depth and unique storytelling.
“With Bugonia, Lanthimos elevates an already fantastic concept, making an essential film about the world we live in and just how insane and hopeless it can feel at times,”
said Ross Bonaime, Critic. He further added,
“In Lanthimos’ world, the sick little freaks are the ones who are on the right side of history, and thank god we’ve got a weirdo like him to tell their story.”
– Ross Bonaime, Critic.
The positive critical response is seen as outweighing the movie’s moderate financial performance so far, bolstering Emma Stone’s reputation as a bankable and influential star, particularly as the awards season approaches.
Cast and Release Details for Bugonia
The main cast of Bugonia includes Jesse Plemons in the role of Teddy and Emma Stone as Michelle. The film is currently playing in theaters, giving audiences the chance to see Stone’s latest performance and further influencing her career statistics and the broader box office landscape.
Emma Stone’s recent move ahead of Margot Robbie in the Margot Robbie box office ranking provides new momentum for both actors as they pursue critical and commercial success, reflecting the volatile and competitive environment for performers in Hollywood. As more high-profile releases are slated for both stars in the coming year, their box office positions may continue to shift with each new film.
