Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Faces Significant Box Office Losses
The sci-fi film has earned $92 million globally after two weeks but is projected to lose $75-$80 million during its theatrical run, far short of its $300 million breakeven point.
- After two weeks in theaters, 'Mickey 17' has grossed $92 million globally, with $35 million domestically and $57 million internationally.
- The film's global box office projections have been revised down to $143 million, significantly below its $300 million breakeven point.
- 'Mickey 17' opened strongly with $19 million in its first weekend but saw a steep 61% drop in its second weekend, earning $7.4 million.
- Mixed audience reception, including a 'B' grade on CinemaScore and 73% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes, has hindered word-of-mouth promotion.
- The film, produced on a $118 million budget with an additional $80 million spent on marketing, is expected to join Warner Bros.' Max streaming platform in the future.
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