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A new image of Bong Joon-ho’sMickey 17has been revealed. The upcoming sci-fi dark comedy, based on Edward Ashton’s novelMickey 7, follows the story of Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a man who signs up to be a disposable employee on an icy colony stationed outside of Earth. After one version of Mickey, dubbed Mickey 17, survives a deadly expedition, he finds himself face-to-face with his new replacement.Mickey 17’s star-studded castfeatures Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo, and is scheduled to hit theaters June 02, 2025.
Now,ScreenRantcan debutan exclusive new image that shows Mickey coming face-to-face with a human printing of himself, Mickey 18, in a dimly lit room. Pattinson’s expressions convey a sense of both curiosity and dread, perfectly encapsulating the existential weight of meeting one’s own exact replacement, as though meeting a stranger cut from the same cloth. The two Mickey’s brace their wide-set shoulders for a tense encounter between the metal walls and gray pipes of their small room. Check out the full image below:
This New Image Captures Why Mickey 17 Is A Perfect Fit For Bong Joon-ho
His Return To Sci-Fi Can Hit All His Favorite Themes
Mickey Barnes must guard the secret of his dual existence while balancing the growing tensions between the native alien species of Niflheim and the struggling human colony he’s employed by. The new image ofMickey 17not onlypromises a thrilling, otherworldly narrative but also appears to delve deeper into questions of one’s existenceand need for self-preservation. Bong, who won an Academy Award for Best Picture for his R-rated dark comedyParasite, seems poised to bring the same biting social commentary and genre-bending brilliance toMickey 17.
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Much like howParasiteexplored class inequality through the lens of a gripping family drama,Mickey 17sits at a compelling intersection between labor and the selfwith Pattinson’s role as an easily replaceable worker and, ultimately, a disposable person. Ashton has said that Bong plans to “change a lot about [his] book,” but is not concerned about the film adaptation at all, given that “the man’s a genius” (viaNerdist).
The South Korean director has tackled issues surrounding the exploitation of labor with unflinching honesty before, andMickey 17’s emotionally charged journey of survival between Mickey and his double appears to be no different.
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The haunting image of Pattinson’s Mickeys seeing each other for the first time evokes an electrifying rush.Bong Joon-ho has a proven track recordof crafting thought-provoking films that also entertain, andMickey 17looks like no exception. The director’s pairing with Pattinson, who excelled in darker and gritty films likeThe LighthouseandGood Time,makes this profound exploration of identity and interstellar survival all the more anticipated.
With its high-concept premise, talented ensemble cast, and Bong’s ingenious direction,Mickey 17is shaping up to be one of the most exciting films of 2025.
Mickey 17
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Mickey 17 is a science fiction film following Mickey Barnes, who faces an unusual employment situation with his job demanding a life-threatening level of commitment. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and survival as Mickey navigates the complex challenges posed by his unique professional obligations.
