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Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' to Premiere in South Korea Ahead of Global Release

The sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson will debut in Korea on January 28, 2025, leveraging the Lunar New Year holiday for its launch.

  • 'Mickey 17', directed by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho, will have its world premiere in South Korea, three days before its international release.
  • The film's release was postponed to January 2025 due to production delays caused by Hollywood's writers' and actors' strikes in 2023.
  • Adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel, the movie features Pattinson as an expendable colonist on a mission to an ice planet.
  • The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo, promising a blend of original storytelling and humor.
  • Warner Bros. highlights the film's high production quality and Bong's creative vision, expressing excitement for its debut in Korea and worldwide.
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