Overview

• ‘Mickey 17,’ Bong Joon Ho’s first feature since the Oscar-winning ‘Parasite,’ will stream on Max beginning May 23, with its HBO linear debut on May 24 at 7:40 p.m. ET.
• The film, based on Edward Ashton’s novel ‘Mickey7,’ explores themes of identity, cloning, and exploitation through the story of an expendable worker on a dangerous colonization mission.
• Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, alongside a cast including Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette.
• Despite creative acclaim for Bong’s signature thematic depth, the movie struggled at the box office, earning $19 million in its U.S. opening against a $118 million budget, with projected losses of $75–80 million.
• The move to streaming aligns with Warner Bros.’ strategy to leverage Max for post-theatrical releases, offering broader access to the film’s unique narrative and performances.