Robert Pattinson's 2025 science fiction film, Mickey 17, has found a significant audience on Netflix, climbing into the streaming giant's global top 10 charts. The movie, directed by Oscar-winning auteur Bong Joon Ho, secured the #10 spot worldwide according to data from Flix Patrol, indicating a resurgence in interest following its initial theatrical release.
Mickey 17, which premiered on March 7, 2025, is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. The film stars Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a disposable worker known as an Expendable who is cloned each time he dies. Barnes enlists for a dangerous space colonization mission to escape a loan shark. Upon reaching their destination, the colonists face conflict with the indigenous life forms of the alien planet.
Despite not recouping its budget at the box office, the film has benefited from Pattinson's rising star power. The actor has been the subject of recent online attention for his roles in other projects, including a viral moment from an upcoming thriller and his scheduled appearances in "Dune: Part 3" and "The Batman: Part II."
Mickey 17 is Bong Joon Ho's latest directorial effort since his critically acclaimed 2019 film "Parasite," which made history as the first non-English language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The director is also known for "Memories of Murder" and "Snowpiercer."
Critics have described Mickey 17 as a "blunt but convincing sci-fi satire" that targets "demagogues and colonizers alike," with Pattinson's performance as the "glue that holds the film together." The film's current popularity on Netflix suggests it is resonating with audiences in its new streaming home.