Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Faces $75 Million Loss at Box Office

Despite positive reviews, the sci-fi film's underwhelming performance highlights challenges for original movies and financial pressures on Warner Bros.

'Mickey 17' has earned $35 million domestically and $92 million globally as of its second weekend in theaters.
The film, with a $118 million production budget and $80 million marketing cost, is projected to lose $75-80 million during its theatrical run.
Initial box office success, including a $19 million opening weekend, quickly faded with a 61% drop in its second weekend.
The movie's breakeven point was estimated at $300 million, a target it is unlikely to achieve with revised projections below $150 million worldwide.
Warner Bros.' financial struggles are exacerbated by the film's failure, increasing pressure on upcoming releases like James Gunn's 'Superman.'