Synopsis and Cast List of the Movie 'MICKEY 17' The Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Film of 2025

Kapanlagi.com - Bong Joon Ho once again captures the world's attention with his latest film, MICKEY 17. After a huge success with PARASITE (2019), this South Korean director presents a science fiction film that tackles the themes of cloning and space exploration. The film is adapted from the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, which was first published in 2022.

Robert Pattinson stars as the lead in MICKEY 17, portraying Mickey Barnes, a human clone used in a dangerous mission to the ice planet Niflheim. When an unexpected incident occurs, he must confront himself in a newer cloning version.

The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2025, and is officially released in theaters on March 5, 2025. With an intriguing premise and a star-studded cast, MICKEY 17 is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Here is the synopsis and some interesting facts.

1. Synopsis of MICKEY 17: When Humans Must Be Cloned to Survive

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The film MICKEY 17 follows the story of Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a man who becomes a "sacrifice" in the colonization project of the ice planet Niflheim. In this mission, he holds the status of expendable, someone who is cloned each time he dies on the job.

Mickey has experienced death 16 times and continues to be "brought back to life". However, at one point, he manages to survive longer than expected and discovers that his latest clone, Mickey 18, has been created. This triggers a major conflict that forces him to fight for his own existence.

2. Bong Joon Ho Returns with a Sci-Fi Film After the Success of Parasite

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After winning the Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars for PARASITE, Bong Joon Ho now presents a film on a larger scale. MICKEY 17 combines elements of science fiction with the thriller and dark comedy that is characteristic of the director.

In an interview, Bong Joon Ho mentioned that this film also has a strong social critique, particularly regarding labor exploitation and increasingly inhumane capitalism. With his distinctive approach, this film becomes more than just an ordinary space adventure.

3. Robert Pattinson Plays Dual Roles as Mickey 17 and Mickey 18

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One of the main attractions of this film is Robert Pattinson's performance as he plays two versions of his character simultaneously. The actor known from THE BATMAN and TWILIGHT has to portray two versions of Mickey with different characteristics; one is a human with experiences and trauma from his life, while the other is a new clone that is more "pure".

In addition to Pattinson, the film also features a lineup of renowned actors, including:

• Steven Yeun as Timo, a pilot and Mickey's old friend
• Toni Collette as Ylfa, the wife of a politician on the planet Niflheim
• Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall, an ambitious leader with his own agenda
• Naomi Ackie as Nasha, Mickey's girlfriend who has to face the reality of two versions of him

4. Premiered at the Berlin Film Festival Before Hitting Theaters

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MICKEY 17 premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2025, before its global release on March 5, 2025. Initial reception from critics has been very positive, praising its clever story and stunning visual effects.

The film is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, marking Bong Joon Ho's first collaboration with a major Hollywood studio after previously working mostly in the Korean film industry.

5. Interesting Concepts of Cloning and Space Exploration

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One of the things that makes MICKEY 17 unique is the combination of cloning concepts with space exploration. This theme not only showcases action and adventure but also delves into philosophical questions about identity and human existence.

What if someone keeps "dying" and comes back in the same form? Does consciousness continue or is it merely a replication? This film invites viewers to contemplate the consequences of technological advancements that are increasingly approaching science fiction.

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