The film 'Mickey 17' (written and directed by Bong Joon-ho, produced by Plan B Entertainment, distributed by Warner Brothers Korea Co., Ltd.), which has been at the center of attention, led the March box office and surpassed 2 million viewers.
As an expendable sent on dangerous missions, the character 'Mickey,' who is printed again upon death, experiences his 17th death crisis, leading to unpredictable events as 'Mickey 18' is printed, resulting in 'Mickey 17' surpassing 2 million viewers.
According to the integrated computer network of the Korea Film Council, 'Mickey 17' recorded 2,001,220 viewers as of 11:33 a.m. on March 9, surpassing 2 million viewers on the 10th day of its release. This marks the fastest achievement of 2 million viewers among films released in 2025, clearly demonstrating that 'Mickey 17' is a box office powerhouse leading the March theater scene. Furthermore, 'Mickey 17' has dominated the overall box office for nine consecutive days since its release, continuing its unrivaled success, and the film's impressive performance is expected to persist as it captivates audiences with its powerful word of mouth.
The explosive reactions from audiences toward 'Mickey 17' continue. Comments like "I want to see it once, twice, and three more times!! Robert Pattinson's performance is really great and so adorableㅠㅠ," "The story unique to director Bong Joon-ho, who doesn't lose strength even in space, is impressive! I'm going to book a second viewing right away," and "I'm 100% willing to go see it again" reflect the flow of repeated viewings, and it is expected that the film's success will continue due to its impactful message and charming characters.
'Mickey 17,' the new film by director Bong Joon-ho, surpassed 2 million viewers amid continuous rave reviews and was released in Korea on the 28th of last month, the first in the world.
[Photo] Film poster, Korea Film Council integrated computer network
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