Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi film, "Mickey 17," will be available on Max starting May 23, 2025. Viewers can experience the journey to the icy planet Niflheim from the comfort of their homes.
Based on Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey 7," the film stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes. Mickey is an expendable employee who is repeatedly reprinted after dangerous missions. The story explores Mickey's struggle with his identity as he navigates a situation where two versions of himself exist simultaneously.
"Mickey 17" marks Bong Joon Ho's return after his Oscar-winning film "Parasite". The film also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette. The film had its world premiere on February 13, 2025, and was released in South Korea on February 28, 2025, and in the United States on March 7, 2025.