Bong Joon Ho's new science fiction film "Mickey 17" has debuted at the top of the North American box office, earning approximately $19.1 million during its opening weekend. The film, which stars Robert Pattinson and is based on Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey7," dethroned "Captain America: Brave New World," which had held the number one position for three weeks. Internationally, "Mickey 17" has generated an additional $34.2 million, bringing its total earnings to $53.3 million. However, with a production cost reportedly around $118 million, plus marketing expenses, the film faces challenges in achieving profitability.
"Mickey 17" opened in 3,807 theaters across North America, with particularly strong performances in major markets like New York and Los Angeles. Premium formats, including IMAX, contributed significantly to its opening weekend revenue. Despite receiving favorable reviews, indicated by a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audience turnout suggests it has not been perceived as a must-see event.
In second place, "Captain America: Brave New World" added $8.5 million domestically, bringing its global total to $370.8 million. Other films in the top five included "Last Breath," "The Monkey," and "Paddington in Peru."
Following its recent Oscar wins, "Anora" saw a significant boost in theater count and revenue, grossing an estimated $1.9 million over the weekend.
Overall, the 2025 box office has experienced a slight increase of 1% compared to the previous year but remains down 34.2% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Industry analysts suggest fluctuations in box office performance are common and may stabilize over time. Final domestic figures for the weekend will be released on Monday.