Mickey 17
- Jan 31, 2025, Worldwide
The highly anticipated sci-fi flick Mickey 17 will arrive in movie theaters in January 2025 following multiple delays.
Offering a dark concept, a stellar cast, an Oscar-winning director, and a huge budget, you can expect great things from the upcoming film, but you will need to watch it to see if it is worth its hype.
If you will be the first in line at the movie theater to watch Mickey 17, continue reading to learn more about it, such as its release date, plot, all-star cast, and reviews.
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What is the Release Date for Mickey 17?
Mickey 17 was originally scheduled for release on March 29, 2024, but the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and post-production delays resulted in the date being pushed back.
It is set for a theatrical release in South Korea on January 28, 2025, closely followed by an international release on January 31, 2025.
What is the Plot?
Mickey 17 is based on the 2022 sci-fi novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. It follows Mickey Barnes, a disposable employee (known as expendables), who sets off on a human expedition to colonize Niflheim, an ice world.
His purpose is to experience its most dangerous elements, causing him to regenerate a new body when he dies, leaving most memories intact.
However, a new Mickey is accidentally created following a mission incident when the previous iteration didn’t die.
Who Stars in Mickey 17?
Mickey 17 is bursting with acting talent, as Robert Pattinson (The Batman) plays the lead role of Mickey Barnes.
He is joined on screen by Steven Yeun, best known as Glenn from The Walking Dead, and Naomi Ackie, who you may know from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Toni Collete (Little Miss Sunshine) is Gwen Johansen, and Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight) plays Hieronymous Marshall.
Joining the all-star cast on the silver screen are Holliday Grainger (The Borgias), Thomas Turgoose (This is England), Angus Imrie (The Crown), Daniel Henshall (The Babadook), Anamaria Vartolomei (The Empire), and Patsy Ferran (Jamestown).
Who Wrote and Directed the Movie?
Bong Joon-ho wrote, directed, and produced Mickey 17 for Warner Bros. Pictures.
The 55-year-old South Korean screenwriter and film director has won three Academy Awards for Parasite (2020). The dark comedy thriller won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.
Also, Charles Yu, who wrote the first ten episodes of HBO’s Westworld, provided the film with additional material.
Where was Mickey 17 Filmed?
Production on Mickey 17 reportedly started on August 2, 2022, at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden in Watford, England, and filming came to an end on December 2, 2022.
How Much Did the Film Cost to Make?
Mickey 17 had an estimated budget from $120 to $150 million. The movie is predicted to earn approximately $9.56 million in its opening weekend in January 2025.
Is There an Official Trailer?
Yes, you can watch the official Mickey 17 trailer on YouTube.
What is the Runtime for Mickey 17?
Grab plenty of popcorn, as the 2025 sci-fi movie has a runtime of two hours and 19 minutes.
What Do the Critics Say?
As Mickey 17 hasn’t had a world premiere, critics haven’t had an opportunity to watch the flick and write a review.
However, the sci-fi flick has had various test screens and reportedly received positive feedback from its audiences, with many praising Robert Pattinson’s performance and Bong Joon-ho’s signature style.
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