Mickey 17 Earns $53M But Faces Profitability Challenges

The sci-fi comedy 'Mickey 17', directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, debuted with $53.3 million globally, including a $19.1 million domestic opening. Despite decent reviews, the film's significant production budget of $118 million and an additional $80 million for marketing pose a challenge for profitability, requiring $275-300 million to break even. Its international rollout has been more successful, with $34.2 million earned overseas, particularly in South Korea, where it marked the best opening for a Warner Bros. film since 2019. However, the film's performance is below expectations, falling short of initial predictions for its opening. Critics note that for a film of this scale, a lower budget would have positioned it better despite its initial earnings. The mixed reception and high costs highlight the difficulties in achieving profitability in today's competitive box office landscape.