Mickey 17 Opens Weakly with $18.5 Million Debut

Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi comedy 'Mickey 17,' featuring Robert Pattinson, has debuted to disappointing box office numbers, projected to earn between $18 million to $20 million over its opening weekend despite a hefty production budget of $118 million. The film opened with $7.7 million on its first day and is struggling to appeal to mainstream audiences, leading some analysts to label it a potential flop for Warner Bros. Reviews have been mixed, with a CinemaScore of 'B' indicating moderate viewer reception, far from the acclaim of Ho's previous work, 'Parasite.' As a result, the film may not recoup its production and marketing costs, which could exceed $275 million in global box office revenue. The ongoing box office slump in 2025 continues, with other releases also underperforming, leaving 'Captain America: Brave New World' at the top for nearly a month. Overall, 'Mickey 17' is seen as a cult film rather than a mainstream hit, complicating its prospects in theaters.