The second trailer forMickey 17has debuted. After originally being scheduled for release in March 2024, the movie’srelease date was changed five times before settling on a July 12, 2025 debut. The filmis directed by the Academy Award-winning Bong Joon-ho and is the filmmaker’s first movie sinceParasite.Mickey 17’s star-studded castfeatures Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Pattinson plays Mickey, an “expendable” sent to dangerous work who is regenerated each time his body dies.
Warner Bros.has now released the second trailer forMickey 17. Mickey explains that he left Earth to become an expendable after nothing was working out for him there. Life as an expendable is even more miserable, save for his relationship with Nasha (Ackie). When there are two versions of Mickey in play, both are hunted down, andthe two Mickeys resolve to fight to the death before they can be killed by their greedy overlords. Check out the trailer below:
What This Means For Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson Is Delivering An Impressive Dual Performance
Mickey 17’s latest trailer further solidifies it as one of themost anticipated movies of 2025.Pattinson continues to sound unrecognizablein every version of Mickey that he plays, but his voice works well in the context of this science-fiction dark comedy story.Mickey 17looks nothing likeParasite, but that may be a good thing, as it will continue to diversify Bong’s impressive filmmaking career, and make it feel distinct from his other works.
Pattinson interacting with himself is poised to be an acting masterclass.
As for the story itself, the trailer provides more context about Nasha and her connection to Mickey, along with context about Mickey’s life before becoming an expendable. As important as Nasha’s relationship with the various Mickeys is,the story’s most important relationship will be between the two versions of Mickeyas they unite against those who seek to destroy them. Pattinson interacting with himself is poised to be an acting masterclass.
Our Take On Mickey 17’s Newest Trailer
Mickey 17 Could Become One Of Robert Pattinson’s All-Time Best Movies
Mickey 17has the potential to be one ofRobert Pattinson’s best moviesyet. It is leaning into dark, absurdist comedy while also providing valuable political commentary about how the working class is exploited.Pattinson’s dual performance is the biggest draw, but Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette also look compelling as the wealthy and powerful characters who rely on expendables and who want to destroy the multiple versions of Mickey. Unlike Parasite,Mickey 17may not go on to win numerous awards, but it looks like an equally compelling movie.
Mickey 17
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Mickey 17 is a science fiction film following Mickey Barnes, who faces an unusual employment situation with his job demanding a life-threatening level of commitment. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and survival as Mickey navigates the complex challenges posed by his unique professional obligations.
