When does Mickey 17 release?

Mickey 17 will be released on 18 April 2025.

Mickey 17 is an upcoming highly anticipated sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The film is based on the 2022 novel Mickey 7 written by Edward Ashton. The anticipation for Mickey 17 is even higher because it marks Bong Joon Ho's directorial return after his Academy Award-winning film Parasite (2019). Audiences have confidence in Bong Joon Ho to deliver another sci-fi masterpiece following his last film. The movie explores different themes like dark comedy, sci-fi, survival, and exploitation.

Bong Joon-ho is known for mixing different genres and making films that are both visually impressive and thought-provoking. His films often have a global reach, addressing issues that connect with a wide audience. His direction and storytelling are detailed, making him a standout in the world of contemporary filmmaking. Bong Joon Ho not only directed this movie; he is also writing the screenplay and he is one of the producers of the film.

When is Mickey 17 releasing?

Mickey 17 is set to release on April 18, 2025, but its release date has changed multiple times. Initially scheduled for March 29, 2024, the film was delayed to January 31, 2025, due to SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, the unavailability of IMAX led to another rescheduling, pushing the release date to April 18, 2025. The movie was originally planned to be released in Korea 3 days before its U.S. debut, but with the changes to the U.S. release date, the Korea release is now set for April 15, 2025.

The movie is set in the future, where Mickey Barnes signs up to be an "Expendable." As a disposable employee, he undertakes life-threatening tasks. When he dies during any mission, he is cloned, with most of his memories retained in the new clone. The plot takes an interesting turn when a new clone is created before Mickey's death, leading to a conflict between the two versions of himself. The film explores the moral dilemma of survival as Mickey must fight his own clone, raising questions about the value of life and the essence of one's existence.

The movie is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, but audiences have often wondered why the film’s name differs from the book. Bong Joon-ho has clarified in multiple interviews that, while the film is adapted from the novel, he has introduced his own twists and turns to the story. Regarding the title, Bong Joon-ho explained at CinemaCon 2024 that both the book and movie titles reflect the no. of times the character Mickey dies in the story. He added "The number is the number of times he died. I killed him 10 times more." which influenced the change in the film's title.

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The cast of Mickey 17

The cast of Mickey 17 is stellar and promising. Robert Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes. Audiences are eager to see him following his brilliant performances in The Batman (2022) and The Lighthouse (2019). The supporting cast includes Naomi Ackie, known for her work in The End of the Fucking World (2019) and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022); Steven Yeun, celebrated for his roles in Burning (2018) and Minari (2020); Toni Collette, acclaimed for her performances in Hereditary (2018) and Knives Out (2019); and Mark Ruffalo, best known for his portrayal of Hulk in the Avengers films, as well as roles in 13 Going on 30 (2004), Shutter Island (2010), and many more.

With such an impressive cast and Bong Joon-ho’s vision, the film is a must-watch for fans. The premise of the story is fascinating on its own, and Bong Joon-ho’s unique filmmaking style is sure to make it an unforgettable experience for audiences.

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