After its successful home video launch, Warner Bros. has officially revealed the Mickey 17 HBO Max release date, marking the highly anticipated global streaming premiere of Bong Joon Ho’s latest science fiction black comedy. Following its world premiere at the prestigious 75th Berlin International Film Festival, this cinematic masterpiece featuring Robert Pattinson has garnered a Certified Fresh rating of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on an impressive 331 reviews. Although this rating is modest compared to Bong Joon Ho’s critically acclaimed 2019 film, Parasite, which achieved a near-perfect Tomatometer score, it nonetheless reflects the film’s intriguing reception within the industry and among audiences alike.
The official synopsis describes the story of the unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (portrayed by Pattinson), who navigates the extraordinary circumstances of working for an employer that demands the ultimate level of dedication… a commitment to die for the job. This unique premise sets the stage for a captivating exploration of sacrifice, identity, and the complexities of existence, all delivered through Bong’s distinctive storytelling style.
Discover the Exciting Mickey 17 Max Release Date
Mark your calendars! Mickey 17 will officially be available for streaming on HBO Max starting Friday, May 23. Following its digital premiere, the film will make its broadcast debut on HBO the very next day, Saturday, May 24. The stellar cast includes Naomi Ackie, known for her role in Blink Twice, along with Steven Yeun from Beef and Minari, Toni Collette of Hereditary fame, Mark Ruffalo from Avengers: Endgame and Poor Things, Holliday Grainger from The Capture, Anamaria Vartolomei from Happening, Thomas Turgoose from This Is England, and many more talented actors.
This innovative film was both written and directed by the visionary Bong Joon Ho, celebrated for his previous works such as Parasite and Memories of Murder. The screenplay is adapted from the 2022 novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, marking Bong’s return to the English-language film scene after a decade since his direction of Snowpiercer, which starred Chris Evans. The film is produced by a talented team including Bong, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Dooho Choi, with notable figures such as Brad Pitt, Jesse Ehrman, Peter Dodd, and Marianne Jenkins serving as executive producers to bring this remarkable project to life.
