Acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon Ho's highly anticipated movie, Mickey 17, is set to make its debut in South Korea ahead of its global release. The film will hit theaters in Bong's home country on January 28, 2025, coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday. This early release in South Korea is a strategic move by Warner Bros., the film's distributor, to build excitement and anticipation for the movie.
Mickey 17, based on the 2022 novel Mickey 7 by author Edward Ashton, stars Robert Pattinson in the lead role. The story follows Mickey 7, a space colonist known as an expendable, who is repeatedly cloned after each death to continue his dangerous missions. The film adaptation is expected to bring Bong Joon Ho's unique vision and storytelling style to the screen, promising audiences a blend of originality, humor, and high production values.
Originally scheduled for a global release earlier, Mickey 17 faced delays due to production challenges caused by strikes. However, Warner Bros. is now gearing up for a worldwide rollout starting on January 31, just three days after its South Korean premiere. The decision to prioritize the South Korean release reflects the director's strong ties to his home country and the importance of the market in the film industry.
In addition to Robert Pattinson, the star-studded cast of Mickey 17 includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. The film is produced by Plan B Entertainment, with Bong Joon Ho involved through his production company, Offscreen, Inc., and Dooho Choi of Kate Street Picture Company.
Fans of Bong Joon Ho's previous works, such as the critically acclaimed 'Parasite,' are eagerly awaiting the release of Mickey 17 to see how the director will bring his creative genius to this sci-fi thriller. With its intriguing premise, talented cast, and the director's reputation for pushing boundaries, Mickey 17 is poised to be a standout film in 2025.
