Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Leads Box Office with Modest $18M Opening

The sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson struggles to justify its $118M budget despite topping domestic charts.

'Mickey 17,' directed by Bong Joon Ho, opened to $18-20 million domestically, securing the No. 1 spot at the box office.
The film, which cost over $118 million to produce, faces challenges in achieving profitability in theaters.
Critical reception has been generally positive but not overwhelming, with a 78% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 'B' CinemaScore.
Internationally, the movie has grossed $26.4 million so far, including $11.4 million from South Korea.
The film's performance reflects ongoing challenges for original sci-fi films in a sluggish box office environment.