Release Date Change

Fans of acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho will have to brace themselves a bit longer for his anticipated comeback following the phenomenal success of “Parasite.” Warner Bros. has officially moved the release date for the sci-fi epic “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson, to April 18, 2025. This adjustment shifts the film back by nearly three months from its previously scheduled release on January 31, 2025.

Strategic Positioning

The rescheduled date not only enhances the film’s potential box office performance by allowing it to debut in IMAX, but it also strategically positions it for the lucrative Easter holiday weekend. “Mickey 17” will fill the slot left vacant by the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, which was shifted to an October 3 release by Lionsgate earlier this week.

Warner Bros. Response

A Warner Bros. spokesperson expressed enthusiasm about the change, stating, "When the April 18 date became available, we quickly moved to secure it for ‘Mickey 17.’ We’re thrilled with the new date, and very happy the film will be available to audiences in IMAX.”

Companion Takes Over January 31 Slot

In an interesting move, the January 31 release spot has now been taken over by Warner Bros. and New Line’s upcoming film “Companion,” which was originally rescheduled just three weeks earlier for January 10. The spokesperson noted, "With January 31 now available with a full IMAX footprint, we are also very happy to have ‘Companion’ releasing on this new date."

Previous Delays

This isn’t the first delay for “Mickey 17”—initially set for a March 29, 2024 debut, production schedules have faced several interruptions due to industry strikes and other challenges. Reports indicate that the decision to move the release date to April was partly influenced by the overwhelmingly positive reception to the film’s first trailer, released this past September.

Film Synopsis

Adapted from Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel “Mickey7,” this sci-fi thriller centers around Pattinson’s character, Mickey Barnes, an “expendable” employee tasked with colonizing a frigid ice planet. When one version of Mickey meets his demise, a duplicate comes to life, retaining most of his memories. The film boasts a star-studded cast, featuring the talents of Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Final Note

Mark your calendars for April 18, 2025, as “Mickey 17” is poised to take audiences on an unforgettable journey—one that promises to be visually stunning and narratively gripping!