Robert Pattinson’s fans will have to wait longer to see him in Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi film Mickey 17, as the movie has been delayed until 2025. The film, which was originally slated to release in March 2024, has been postponed due to production changes caused by the strikes and the pandemic. The film will now hit the theatres on January 31, 2025, with an IMAX release.

Mickey 17: A Sci-Fi Thriller Based on a Novel

Mickey 17 is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, which follows the adventures of a space colonist who is cloned every time he dies. Mickey 7 is the seventh iteration of Mickey Barnes, who is assigned as an expendable, a crew member who takes on the most dangerous and deadly jobs on the colony. However, Mickey 7 soon discovers that he is not the only one who has been cloned, and that there is a conspiracy behind his existence.

The film is directed by Bong Joon Ho, who won four Oscars for his 2019 film Parasite, which became the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture award. The film stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey 7, along with Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe. The film is produced by Plan B Entertainment, Kate Street Picture Company, and Offscreen, Inc.

Why Mickey 17 Was Delayed

The film was delayed due to several factors, including the strikes that affected the entertainment industry last year. The strikes, which involved the actors, writers, and crew members, disrupted the schedules and budgets of many films and shows, including Mickey 17. The film also faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the travel and safety protocols of the cast and crew.

The new release date of January 2025 also allows the film to have an IMAX release, which was not possible in the previous date of March 2024, as all the IMAX slots were already booked by other films. The new date also coincides with the Lunar New Year, which is a major holiday and a peak time for movie-going around the world.

How Fans Reacted to the Delay

The delay of Mickey 17 disappointed many fans, who were eagerly waiting to see Robert Pattinson in a sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon Ho. The fans expressed their frustration and sadness on social media, saying that they had been looking forward to the film for a long time, and that they hoped that the film would be worth the wait. Some fans also joked that they would be too old to watch the film by the time it comes out, or that they would have to freeze themselves until 2025.

However, some fans also showed their support and understanding for the delay, saying that they respected the decision of the filmmakers, and that they trusted that the film would be amazing. Some fans also said that they were glad that the film would have an IMAX release, and that they would enjoy the film more on the big screen. Some fans also said that they were excited to see the other projects that Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho were working on, such as The Batman – Part II and The Sea Fog, respectively.

Mickey 17 is one of the most anticipated films of 2025, and fans are hoping that the film will live up to their expectations and deliver a thrilling and captivating sci-fi story. The film will be the first collaboration between Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho, and will showcase their talents and vision in a genre that they have not explored before.