Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey17' to Stream on Amazon Prime After Disappointing Box Office Performance
Bong Joon-ho's latest film, 'Mickey17', will be available for streaming on platforms like Amazon Prime starting April 7, just a month after its North American release. Despite high expectations following his Academy Award-winning film 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mickey17' is projected to incur losses of around $80 million due to underwhelming box office performance. Released on March 7 in North America, the film has grossed approximately $122.37 million globally as of April 5, falling significantly short of the $300 million break-even point. In South Korea, the film has also struggled, attracting fewer than 3 million viewers by its 36th day in theaters, a stark contrast to the recent hit 'The Firefighter', which surpassed 3 million viewers in just 24 days. Industry analysts suggest that the film's marketing by Warner Bros. may not have resonated well, and the relatively low domestic recognition of lead actor Robert Pattinson could have contributed to its lackluster performance. 'Mickey17' is expected to cross the 3 million viewer mark in South Korea by its 37th day in theaters, but the overall reception has been disappointing, especially given its high expectations.