| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Mickey 17 |
| Format | Sci‑Fi Movie / Black Comedy |
| Based On | Novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton (2022) |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho |
| Lead Actor | Robert Pattinson |
| Supporting Cast | Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Setting | Distant colony planet Niflheim, year 2054 |
Mickey 17 is a science fiction, dark comedy, and acerbic social commentary that presents the most fascinating cinema of the year 2025, directed by the bold Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer). Directed, written, and produced by Bong, this is an adaptation of a novel by Edward Ashton written in 2022 called Mickey7 that brings the listeners and viewers to an imaginary world of the far future where human life is expendable and identity is the new frontline.
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An Original Assumption of Two-Gambling.
Mickey 17 takes place in the year 2054 and is centered on Mickey Barnes, a human volunteer, who is remarkably portrayed by Robert Pattinson, who is an Expendable (a human being who goes to the very dangerous planets on suicidal missions). Every time Mickey dies, he is not only cloned, but also brought back with all his memories, which makes him not only replaceable, but also invaluable to a desperate colonial cause.
The plot actually picks up when the seventeen th version of Mickey manages to survive a lethal mission, something that causes the generation of another clone, Mickey 18. It is a twist to the story that does not expect it, yet the duality of Mickey has to live together and question the strict regulations of the colony, as well as causing both of the characters to have to deal with the identity, independence, and meaning questions.
Indiatimes
Star-Studded Cast and Innovative crew.
Mickey 17 has an outstanding ensemble cast with Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo as other cast members besides Pattinson. Both actors add some layers of complexity to a movie extending beyond space adventure to character development, delving into the themes of resilience to loss and humanity amidst a regime of exploitation.
The creative team of the film corresponds to the grandeur of its idea. The visuals of the movie by its cinematographer, Darius Khondji, make viewers plunge into the world of ice and alienation of Niflheim, and the score created by Jung Jae-il adds extra emotional and psychological depth to the story.
Themes That Resonate
Fundamentally, Mickey 17 is not a sci -fi action movie, but more of a critique of the treatment of industry, identity, and dehumanization in present-day society. Bong Joon Ho finds a smart trick to apply the futuristic setting to the current worries about capitalism, exploitation, and what defines being a human. The combination of comedy and existentialism in the movie makes this a tapestry of a narrative that makes viewers ponder even after they have watched the credits.
Outlook India
The relationship of Mickey 17 and Mickey 18 as well is an examination of the concept of duality and self-identity. The dissimilarity in their characters brings out the uncertain character of individual experience, even when of the same source. This idea brings the movie nearer to the common tropes of science icons that it is able to delve into philosophical issues in an incredibly personal manner.
Polygon
Release and Reception
Having premiered in London in February 2025, Mickey 17 was released into theatres in South Korea and the United States in March 2025 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Although the movie was mostly been reviewed as being original, good in performance and visual images, it was not doing so well at the box office, as it was making a slight margin more than its production cost.
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On the reviews aggregator site rotten tomatoes, Mickey 17 has received a very strong rating with the critics applauding its audacious storytelling and the directorial voice of Bong. It has been received with an ambitious mix of genres and thought provoking themes.
Where to Watch
After a theatrical release, Mickey 17 was released digitally in April 2025 and on physical media, including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD, towards the middle of May. The movies can be purchased and rented digitally via the big platforms, and in due course will stream through the Warner Bros. Max service.
The Times of India
Mickey 17 is an ambitious and thought-provoking piece of work to the filmography of Bong Joon Ho. It is a must-watch movie that combines dark humor, sci-fi spectacle, and existential questioning, appealing to those who need to watch movies that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. You can either be attracted by the multi-layered acting of Pattinson or the thematic richness of the film, but whatever you are, Mickey 17 provides a lasting film experience that makes you stay on even after you have stepped out of the theater.
