Movie Details
Mickey 17 is an upcoming science fiction thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho (Academy Award-winning director of Parasite and Snowpiercer), based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. The film stars Robert Pattinson in the lead role, alongside a stellar supporting cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), an "expendable"—a disposable employee sent on high-risk missions for a human colony on the ice planet Niflheim. When one Mickey dies, a new clone is regenerated with most of his memories intact. However, things go awry when Mickey17 returns to base only to find that his previous clone (Mickey16) has inexplicably survived.
Now, two versions of himself exist simultaneously, leading to a dangerous existential crisis and a rebellion against the oppressive system that treats human life as replaceable.
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Screenplay: Bong Joon-ho (adaptation of Mickey7)
Starring:
Robert Pattinson (The Batman, Tenet) as Mickey17
Steven Yeun (Nope, Minari)
Nami Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)
Toni Collette (Hereditary)
Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers)
Release & Expectations
- Release Date: Originally delayed, now expected in 2025 (exact date TBA).
- Anticipation: High, given Bong Joon-ho’s track record and Pattinson’s transformative performances.
- Potential Awards Contender: Likely to be a major player in sci-fi cinema and possibly awards season.
Why It’s a Big Deal
- Bong Joon-ho’s First Sci-Fi Since Snowpiercer – Fans are eager to see his return to the genre.
- Pattinson in a Complex Dual Role – A challenging performance that could redefine his career.
- Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi – Unlike typical action-driven space films, this promises deep philosophical themes.
Mickey 17 is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing sci-fi films of the decade—a mind-bending, visually striking, and socially relevant thriller from one of cinema’s most visionary directors.
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