Box Office Report: Mickey 17 Opens to Strong Numbers Worldwide

Bong Joon-ho’s latest sci-fi dark comedy, Mickey 17, has officially debuted in theaters, and its box office performance is making waves. Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo, the film blends satire, action, and thought-provoking storytelling in a futuristic setting.

Premiering at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2025, the film had a staggering debut in South Korea before rolling out worldwide. But does Mickey 17 have what it takes to be a box office success? Let’s break it down.

Opening Weekend Numbers – How Did Mickey 17 Perform?

Domestic Box Office (U.S. & Canada)

• Opening day: $7.7 million

• Thursday previews: $2.5 million

• Projected opening weekend: $18–20 million

• Total budget: $118 million (+$80 million marketing)

• Break-even estimate: $240–300 million

With a first-day domestic haul of $7.7 million, Mickey 17 is tracking similarly to other original sci-fi films like Jupiter Ascending (2015, $18.3M opening), Ad Astra (2019, $19M), and The Creator (2023, $14M).

While Mickey 17 may not have a superhero-level debut, original sci-fi films often rely on strong word-of-mouth and

international markets to build long-term success.

International Box Office

• Total international earnings so far: $18.7 million

• South Korea debut: $1.7 million opening day (Warner Bros.’ biggest post-pandemic debut)

• South Korea opening weekend: $9 million

The film had an explosive start in South Korea, breaking records for Warner Bros. and surpassing the previous post-pandemic high set by The Batman (2022), another Pattinson-led film.

With $18.7 million from international markets so far, Mickey 17 has pushed its global earnings to $26.4 million as of March 8, 2025.

Can Mickey 17 Break Even?

With a $118 million production budget and an estimated $80 million marketing spend, Mickey 17 needs to gross $240–300 million worldwide to be profitable.

While its opening weekend isn’t record-breaking, strong international markets and word-of-mouth from critics could help it gain traction in the coming weeks.

Critical Reception & Audience Reactions

Critics have praised Bong Joon-ho’s direction and Robert Pattinson’s performance, calling it a bold and original take on sci-fi storytelling. While audience reactions have been somewhat mixed, with some praising its thought-provoking themes and others calling it too niche, the film is expected to develop a cult following.

If Mickey 17 can maintain its momentum and perform well in China, Europe, and Latin America, it may still reach profitability and establish itself as one of 2025’s biggest sci-fi hits.

Final Thoughts – A Slow Burn Success?

Mickey 17 may not have Marvel or DC-level opening numbers, but as seen with films like Dune (2021) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), strong word-of-mouth and international support could turn it into a long-term success.

Will Mickey 17 reach its break-even point, or will it struggle against big-budget blockbusters? Only time will tell.

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