Robert Pattinson’s upcoming sci-fi movie, Mickey 17, has been delayed once again, meaning that the movie will now be released one year later than originally planned, but this might actually be good news. Mickey 17 is a science fiction black comedy movie based on the 2022 novel, Mickey7, by Edward Nashton. Produced, written, and directed by Parasite’s Bong Joon-Ho, the movie follows Mickey 17, an “expendable” employee who gets cloned each time he dies, as he encounters Mickey 18. Mickey 17 has an interesting cast joining Robert Pattinson’s Mickey Barnes, including the likes of Naomie Ackie and Mark Ruffalo.
Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 has had numerous release delays and has been pushed back twice. The sci-fi movie was originally scheduled to be released on March 29, 2024, but the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and further production delays led to a January 31, 2025, release date. However, Mickey 17’s release date has been updated once again, and Robert Pattinson’s sci-fi is now slated for release by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 18, 2025. While consistent delays might usually spell trouble, Mickey 17 might actually benefit from it.
Mickey 17's Delay Is Good For Its Box Office Chances
The Sci-Fi Movie's Delays Put It In A Good Spot
Mickey 17 being delayed until April 2025 is actually good for the movie’s box office chances. A January release date would have affected Mickey 17’s box office chances because the period following Christmas can be somewhat of a dead zone for movies. However, the new April 2025 release date positions Mickey 17 for Easter release. According to Deadline, a Warner Bros. spokesperson claimed that the company moved quickly to gain a new April release date for Mickey 17 as it also allowed the movie to be released in IMAX.
"When the April 18 date became available, we quickly moved to secure it for
Mikey 17
. We’re thrilled with the new date, and very happy the film will be available to audiences in IMAX. With January 31 now available with a full IMAX footprint, we are also very happy to have
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releasing on this new date."
With a $150 million budget and five years in the making, Mickey 17 deserves its Easter release position. Additionally,Mickey 17 may help Robert Pattinson redeem his previous sci-fi movie, High Life, as the 2018 thrilling space-drama was underrated. High Life marked Pattinson’s last foray into the science fiction genre and was critically acclaimed yet failed to reach mainstream audiences. With an $8 million budget, High Life was a box office flop, earning only $2 million. Conversely, Mickey 17’s considerable budget, big names, holiday release, and IMAX status may lead to box office success for Robert Pattinson’s sci-fi.
Mickey 17 Is Still A Box Office Risk
Mickey 17 Is A Risky Project
While the largebudget and holiday release date paint a picture of a hit sci-fi movie, Mickey 17 is still a box office risk. From the looks of Mickey 17’s trailer, the movie looks quite weird. Robert Pattinson appears to play a quirky character, the trailer’s “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head” soundtrack delivers an offbeat tone, and the story appears relatively simple. Additionally, the strange concept and lack of an established IP to back Mickey 17 up may put a dampener on its commercial success.
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Nonetheless, Robert Pattinson has seen recent success in The Batman and The Boy and the Heron, which both set box office records. Bong Joon-Ho is also an established name, even more so after directing the Oscar-winning black comedy, Parasite, in 2019. While Mickey 17 offers a completely different genre to Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite, his name might be enough to bring in audiences who want to see more of his work. However, having won four Academy Awards, Parasite gives Mickey 17 some big shoes to fill. Therefore, while Mickey 17is still a box office risk, its delay will hopefully help the movie.
Adapted from the novel by Edward Ashton, Mickey 7 is a Sci-Fi film that follows Mickey 17 (Robert Pattinson) and his journey to the ice world Niflheim to colonize the planet. Mickey 17 is an "expendable" employee to be used and thrown away after completing their task - often a dangerous one - but when one iteration of Mickey dies, he is reborn in a new body with a large portion of his memories still intact. After six deaths, however, Mickey finally begins to understand the job and why it was always an unfilled position.
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