Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Struggles to Recoup Massive Budget After $19 Million U.S. Opening
The sci-fi thriller starring Robert Pattinson has grossed $53.3 million globally but faces challenges in reaching profitability due to its $118 million production cost and $80 million marketing spend.
- ‘Mickey 17’ opened to $19.1 million domestically, securing the top spot at the weekend box office but falling short of projections of $21 million.
- The film has earned $34.2 million internationally, with strong performance in South Korea but weak results in markets like China.
- With a combined global gross of $53.3 million, the film is far from its estimated $275–300 million break-even point.
- The movie, based on Edward Ashton’s novel 'Mickey7,' has received generally positive reviews but lacks the widespread appeal of franchise-based sci-fi films.
- Warner Bros. provided a significant production and marketing budget for the film, but analysts suggest it may struggle to sustain momentum in theaters.
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