Bong Joon Ho’s 'Mickey 17' Struggles at Box Office Despite Robert Pattinson’s Acclaimed Performance

The high-concept sci-fi film faces financial hurdles after a costly production and mixed critical reception.

Directed by Bong Joon Ho, 'Mickey 17' is a sci-fi adaptation of Edward Ashton’s novel, exploring cloning and expendable workers in space colonization.
Robert Pattinson’s dual performance as two versions of the same character has been widely praised as a standout element of the film.
The film debuted with $19 million domestically and $53.3 million globally, falling far short of its $275–300 million break-even target due to a $118 million production budget and $80 million marketing costs.
Critics have highlighted the film's innovative premise and visuals but noted tonal inconsistencies and uneven narrative pacing, resulting in a 78% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Warner Bros.' reported uncertainty about the film’s marketability, coupled with audience hesitance toward non-franchise films, contributed to its underwhelming box office performance.