Ahead of its domestic debut this week, the science-fiction filmMickey 17debuted in directorBong Joon-ho’s home country of South Korea to a fabulous response. StarringRobert Pattinsonin his first leading role sinceThe Batmanin 2022, the moviedelivered the year’s top opening weekend haul in Korea, in addition to delivering Pattinson’s biggest-ever debut in the country.Mickey 17features the star as a clone who discovers that he isn’t a human being, and deals with the fallout of this realization. As with Bong’s previous few films,Mickey 17combines elements of dark humor and social commentary.
Themovie made $9 million in its first four days of release in Korea, which coincided with the Independence Day holiday period. This puts it higher than titles such asDune: Part Two,Alien: Romulus,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, andKingdom of the Planet of the Apes.Mickey 17is Bong’s first film sinceParasite, which not only emerged as a blockbuster hit, but altered the identity of the Oscars, transforming the event into a more international affair. It won the Best Picture honor, in addition to picking up three other Oscars. Prior to that, it won the prestigious Palme d’Or after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
Produced ona reported budget of nearly $120 million,Mickey 17was premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it received mostly positive reviews. The movie is currently sitting at a “fresh” 88% approval rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. It continues Bong’s success streak, which began in earnest over two decades ago, when he directedMemories of Murder. His first English-language film wasSnowpiercer, which was headlined byChris Evans, but under-performed at the box office. That being said, it inspired a largely successful television spin-off. Bong then directed the acclaimed Netflix movieOkja.
‘Mickey 17’ Will Get a Grand Global Launch this Week
OnMickey 17, he reunited with that film’s cinematographer,Darius Khondji, and cast memberSteven Yeun. The movie also featuresNaomi Ackie,Toni Collette, andMark Ruffalo.Mickey 17will be released in over 1,500 IMAX locations around the world on Friday, when it debuts in North America, alongside other major territories such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., Australia and all of Latin America. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
