Director Bong Joon-ho's latest film, 'Mickey 17', has conquered the North American box office, marking a historic achievement.
According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed $19.1 million (approx. 277 billion KRW) in its first three days of release across 3,807 theaters in North America, securing the No.1 spot at the box office. This makes Bong Joon-ho the first Korean director ever to top the North American box office.
Globally, 'Mickey 17' has amassed $53.3 million (approx. 773 billion KRW) in total earnings.
🌍 A Strong Global Performance
While North America led in revenue, South Korea ranked second, bringing in $9 million in its opening week, with cumulative ticket sales surpassing 2 million viewers as of March 9.
The film also performed well in France ($2.9 million) and the U.K. ($2.7 million), receiving praise from international audiences.
Industry analysts initially estimated 'Mickey 17' would hit $20 million in its opening weekend in North America. However, some media outlets have raised concerns about its overall profitability.
💰 Will 'Mickey 17' Break Even?
With a reported production budget of $180 million, Variety suggests the film would need to generate $275–300 million worldwide during its theatrical run to turn a profit.
Despite this, Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi thriller has captivated audiences with its unique concept:
The film follows Mickey (Robert Pattinson), a disposable worker assigned to dangerous missions. When he faces his 17th near-death experience, a new clone, Mickey 18, is printed—leading to an unexpected turn of events.
🎬 Box Office Rankings
Following 'Mickey 17', the North American box office chart included:
🥈 No.2 – 'Captain America: Brave New World'
🥉 No.3 – 'Last Breath'
🎭 No.4 – 'The Monkey'
🧸 No.5 – 'Paddington in Peru'
A Landmark Moment for Korean Cinema
Bong Joon-ho, who made history with 'Parasite' (2019), continues to solidify his global influence with Mickey 17.
Will the film maintain its momentum and reach profitability? The world is watching.
[Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Korea]
