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Acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi thriller, Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, has claimed the No. 1 spot at the global box office. The film debuted with an impressive $53.3 million worldwide, surpassing Captain America: Brave New World, which had been leading for three weeks.
A Strong Start at the Box Office
Mickey 17 opened to $19.1 million in North America and earned an additional $34.2 million internationally. South Korea contributed significantly to the film’s success, with an estimated $14.6 million in ticket sales. Despite the solid opening, the film faces challenges in turning a profit due to its reported $118 million production budget and extensive marketing expenses.
A Highly Anticipated Sci-Fi Adventure
Based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7, the film follows Robert Pattinson’s character, an expendable employee who is repeatedly resurrected for dangerous missions. The star-studded cast also includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Delayed from its original 2024 release due to Hollywood strikes, Mickey 17 finally hit theaters with a major promotional push from Warner Bros.
Theatrical Experience and Audience Response
The film performed exceptionally well in premium formats like IMAX, which accounted for nearly half of its opening-weekend revenue. Warner Bros. distribution head Jeff Goldstein noted that 47% of audiences chose to experience Mickey 17 in high-quality formats, showcasing strong demand for immersive cinema.
Weekend Box Office Rankings
- Mickey 17: $19.1M
- Captain America: Brave New World: $8.5M
- Last Breath: $4.2M
- The Monkey: $3.9M
- Paddington in Peru: $3.9M
- Dog Man: $3.5 million.
- Anora: $1.9 million.
- Mufasa: The Lion King: $1.7 million.
- Rule Breakers: $1.6 million.
- In the Lost Land: $1 million
With weeks of minimal competition ahead, Mickey 17 has a chance to build on its early success and become a major box office hit. Fans of Bong Joon Ho’s work will be eager to see if this sci-fi adventure reaches the heights of Parasite in the coming weeks.
