Bong Joon-ho’s 'Mickey 17' Debuts as a Bold Sci-Fi Adventure

The Oscar-winning director returns with a thought-provoking tale of cloning, survival, and societal critique, starring Robert Pattinson and Mark Ruffalo.

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' premieres on March 7, 2025, marking his first film since the Oscar-winning 'Parasite' in 2019.
The sci-fi film stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an expendable worker who is repeatedly cloned during a dangerous colonization mission on an icy planet.
Mark Ruffalo plays a satirical political leader, with the film drawing parallels to real-world issues like capitalism, environmental decay, and political absurdity.
'Mickey 17' blends emotional depth, sharp social commentary, and visually stunning sci-fi elements, earning early praise for its originality and storytelling.
The film is based on Edward Ashton's novel 'Mickey7' and is being released in theaters, including IMAX, for an immersive viewing experience.