Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' Leaves Theaters After One Month in North America

Bong Joon-ho's latest film, 'Mickey 17', has concluded its theatrical run in North America just one month after its release. As of April 7, 2025, the film will be available on major OTT platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango, following its global debut on March 7.

'Mickey 17', directed and written by Bong Joon-ho and produced by Plan B Entertainment, features Robert Pattinson as Mickey, a disposable worker who is printed anew each time he dies. The film follows Mickey as he faces his 17th death, leading to unexpected events when a new version, Mickey 18, is printed under the assumption that the original has perished.

Initially released in South Korea on February 28, 'Mickey 17' opened in 3,807 theaters across North America from March 7 to 9, earning $19.1 million (approximately 27.7 billion KRW) and securing the top spot at the box office. However, the film's first-week earnings fell short of expectations, raising concerns about recouping its substantial production and marketing costs.

With a reported production budget of $118 million (about 171 billion KRW), industry analysts estimated that the film would need to gross between $275 million and $300 million (approximately 398.6 billion to 430 billion KRW) globally to be profitable. Ultimately, 'Mickey 17' garnered around $45.2 million (approximately 66.4 billion KRW) in North America and $77.7 million (approximately 114.1 billion KRW) from other regions, totaling approximately $122.9 million (around 180.6 billion KRW), which is considered disappointing.

The industry anticipates that the film's worldwide ticket sales may reach about $143 million (approximately 209 billion KRW), which could result in a loss of around $80 million (approximately 116.9 billion KRW).