The visionary director behind the Oscar-winning Parasite (2019), Bong Joon-ho, has returned with his first film since that monumental success, titled Mickey 17. This space thriller is generating significant buzz, and a new sneak peek shared by Warner Bros. Pictures on social media has only intensified the excitement. In the tantalizing video clip, Mark Ruffalo‘s character confronts two versions of Robert Pattinson, dramatically shouting before using a burning stick on one of the Pattinsons and subsequently erasing their memory.
Mark Ruffalo, renowned for his role as the Hulk in the Avengers franchise, has embraced a variety of unconventional characters lately, drawing parallels to his portrayal of Duncan Wedderburn in the Oscar-winning Poor Things (2024). This evolution in his career has prompted strong reactions from fans, many of whom believe he is excelling in his new role. “For having played a superhero, Mark Ruffalo is really good at being the villain,” remarked one fan, while another stated, “Not even a minute and already Ruffalo and Colette’s performances look captivating.”
In this eerie and addictive sci-fi adaptation of the novel Mickey 7, Pattinson portrays Mickey, an expendable clone tasked with a perilous mission to colonize an ice planet. As each iteration of Mickey dies during dangerous tasks, a new version is resurrected to continue the mission, enhancing the tension and stakes. The title’s “17” indicates that this is the 17th iteration of Mickey, with the narrative suggesting that this time, Mickey’s survival may hang in the balance. The clip introduces both Mickey 17 and Mickey 18, with the latter’s memory being wiped, hinting at the emotional and psychological toll of repeated revivals.
The excitement surrounding Mickey 17 is tangible. Fans are eager to witness Bong Joon-ho’s unique blend of high-concept storytelling alongside emotional depth. “Yeah – this is one I’m really looking forward to. Some high-concept Sci-Fi made by a great team,” commented one viewer. Another chimed in, “Dayum, one of the greatest directors of this generation and two Pattisons. F*** yes, we’re onboard the hype train.”
With a stellar cast that includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, and Toni Collette, coupled with Joon-ho’s intriguing premise, Mickey 17 is poised to become a must-watch for any sci-fi aficionado. The combination of Mark Ruffalo’s captivating role and the dual performances of Pattinson is expected to create a unique cinematic experience that fans will not want to miss.
