History of Mickey 17 in Timeline

Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho and based on Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7, is a 2025 science fiction black comedy. The film stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey, an "Expendable" in a 2054 space colony. Expendables are disposable workers who are cloned upon each death. The film follows Mickey's experiences as he navigates this unique and dangerous role, with the supporting cast including Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. The premise explores themes of identity, mortality, and the ethics of expendable labor in a futuristic setting.

1984: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind release

In 1984, Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movie, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, was released. Writers and critics have noted similarities between this movie and Mickey 17.

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2006: Collaboration on The Host

Since 2006, Jang Hee-chul has been collaborating with Bong Joon Ho to create monsters for his movies, starting with The Host (2006).

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2015: Comparison to Jupiter Ascending

Mickey 17's opening weekend gross was compared to Jupiter Ascending, which had an $18.3 million opening in 2015.

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2017: Collaboration on Okja

In 2017, Jung Jae-il collaborated with Joon-ho on Okja.

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2019: Collaboration on Parasite

In 2019, Jung Jae-il collaborated with Joon-ho on Parasite.

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2019: Comparison to Ad Astra

Mickey 17's opening weekend gross was compared to Ad Astra, which grossed $19 million in 2019.

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2021: Screenplay written

In 2021, Bong Joon Ho wrote the screenplay for Mickey 17 based on an early draft of the book Mickey7.

January 2022: Film adaptation announced

Prior to its publication in January 2022, a film adaptation of Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7 was announced to be in development, with Bong Joon Ho writing, directing, and producing for Warner Bros. Pictures and Robert Pattinson in talks to star.

May 2022: Robert Pattinson confirmed to star

In May 2022, Robert Pattinson was confirmed to star in Mickey 17, with Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo joining the cast.

August 2, 2022: Production begins

On August 2, 2022, production for Mickey 17 began at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.

December 2022: Production concludes

In December 2022, production for Mickey 17 concluded at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.

2022: Novel Mickey7 publication

In 2022, the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, which served as the basis for the film Mickey 17, was published.

2022: Previous record set by The Batman

In South Korea, the film opened on February 28, 2025, and scored the highest post-pandemic debut by Warner Bros., grossing $1.7 million and surpassing the record previously set by Robert Pattinson's 2022 film, The Batman.

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January 2023: Filming finished

In January 2023, filming for Mickey 17 was finished, with the director working on the ideal cut after.

2023: SAG-AFTRA strike

In 2023, the SAG-AFTRA strike caused Mickey 17 to be taken off its original release schedule.

2023: Comparison to The Creator

Mickey 17's opening weekend gross was compared to The Creator, which grossed $14 million in 2023.

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March 29, 2024: Original release date

Mickey 17 was originally scheduled to be released on March 29, 2024, but it was taken off the schedule due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

January 31, 2025: Rescheduled release date

Mickey 17 was rescheduled for January 31, 2025, but was pushed back to April 18, 2025, to take advantage of Easter weekend.

February 13, 2025: Mickey 17 world premiere

On February 13, 2025, Mickey 17 had its world premiere at Leicester Square in London, United Kingdom.

February 15, 2025: Screening at Berlin International Film Festival

On February 15, 2025, Mickey 17 was screened at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.

February 28, 2025: South Korea theatrical release

On February 28, 2025, Warner Bros. Pictures theatrically released Mickey 17 in South Korea.

March 7, 2025: Theatrical release in the United States

On March 7, 2025, Mickey 17 was theatrically released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures.

April 8, 2025: Digital HD Release

On April 8, 2025, Mickey 17 was released on Digital HD.

April 18, 2025: Release date pushed back

Mickey 17 was pushed back to April 18, 2025, to take advantage of Easter weekend.

May 9, 2025: Box office gross

As of May 9, 2025, Mickey 17 has grossed $46 million in the United States and Canada, and $85.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $131.8 million.

May 13, 2025: Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD Release

On May 13, 2025, Mickey 17 was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD by Warner Bros Home Entertainment.

2025: Mickey 17 film release

In 2025, Mickey 17, a science fiction black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Bong Joon Ho, was released. The film is based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton and stars Robert Pattinson.

2050: Mickey joins spaceship crew

In 2050, Mickey Barnes and his friend Timo join a spaceship crew to colonize the ice-planet Niflheim to escape a murderous loan shark. Mickey joins as an Expendable.