Mickey 17

Mickey Barnes signs up for a job that asks for the ultimate commitment: you die on the clock. The company clones him to replace the fallen crewman, restoring memory and habit so missions can keep going without pause. As Mickey goes back out on hazardous assignments, the film follows his increasingly weary humor, the bonds he forms with crewmates Nasha and Timo, and the corporate pressures from Kenneth Marshall that treat him like replaceable labor. Action sequences and comic exchanges alternate with quieter scenes that probe memory, identity, and whether repeating a life makes it any less real. The story stays focused on character and tone, avoiding spoilers while keeping stakes emotional and strange.

Released in 2025, Mickey 17 was directed by Bong Joon Ho and adapted from Edward Ashton's novel. The cast is led by Robert Pattinson, with Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette rounding out key roles.

Box office reports have been uneven, with regional differences in audience turnout and no single, universally cited worldwide gross available yet. The picture still managed a visible theatrical presence and carried enough audience interest to generate steady box office chatter during its initial run.

Mickey 17 has provoked conversation about labor practices, cloning ethics, and personal continuity, especially online where clips of its darker jokes and oddball set pieces circulated. Viewers compared its satire of corporate power to contemporary workplace critiques, and Bong Joon Ho's visual choices got particular attention for blending mundane office details with sci-fi spectacle.

Critics and audiences landed in a mixed to positive place, reflected in an average user score near 6.8 out of 10 from over 3,000 votes. Reviewers highlighted the film's tonal shifts between comedy and seriousness, praised Pattinson's ability to carry the emotional weight, and pointed to the movie's recurring questions about what makes a life meaningful when it can be copied and reused.