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typeof(data.detail.carousel) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === ‘undefined’) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar player = data.detail.carousel.el_;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar container = player.closest(‘.metro-video-player’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar placeholder = container.querySelector(‘.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tcontainer.removeChild(placeholder);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tcontainer.classList.add(‘metro-video-player–related-videos-loaded’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the acclaim and huge attention on leading man <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/robert-pattinson\/\">Robert Pattinson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/07\/this-unpredictably-entertaining-film-can-watch-this-weekend-22681502\/\">Mickey 17<\/a> is projected to lose millions at the box office.<\/p>\n<p>The space satire, directed by <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/parasite-movie\/\">Parasite<\/a>’s <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/bong-joon-ho\/\">Bong Joon Ho<\/a>, sees <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/14\/robert-pattinson-thrilled-shocked-finally-a-bunch-guys-fervent-fanbase-22557100\/\">the Twilight legend<\/a> play Mickey, a down-on-his-luck guy who signs up to become an \u2018expendable\u2019 \u2013 a disposable clone worker.<\/p>\n<p>However, when <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/18\/robert-pattinsons-absurd-new-film-trailer-everyone-calling-a-little-sexual-freak-21625391\/\">two Mickey clones<\/a> meet chaos ensues as they attempt to stay alive despite rules stating only one can exist at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Also starring big names like <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mark-ruffalo\/\">Mark Ruffalo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/01\/17\/bafta-nominee-naomi-ackie-on-working-with-stars-like-robert-pattinson-18115987\/\">Naomi Ackie<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/03\/01\/the-walking-deads-steven-yeun-admits-he-went-ham-on-drugs-in-past-18365211\/\">Steven Yeun<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/toni-collette\/\">Toni Collette<\/a>, the film was anticipated to be a smash hit.<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears to be failing to attract viewers at the box office as it is projected to lose $75,000,000 (\u00a357,957,575), according to <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/film\/box-office\/mickey-17-losing-75-million-theatrical-run-1236342659\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Variety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Two weeks after opening, the film has grossed $35.7million (\u00a327million) in the US and $92.2million (\u00a371million) worldwide \u2014 falling short of its budget.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"349\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_242309826-c0fe.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22666891\" alt=\"Robert Pattinson as Mickey 1 in the movie Mickey 17, floating around in outer space in a spacesuit.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Mickey 17 is failing to attract huge box office numbers (Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mickey 17 had a production budget of $118million (\u00a391million), with Variety claiming its ‘breakeven’ point is at $300million (\u00a3231million).<\/p>\n<p>However, fans have pointed out that box office is no longer an accurate view of a film’s success thanks to streaming.<\/p>\n<p>FilmCrave on X claimed that Mickey 17 would be hitting streaming, likely HBO’s Max as a Warner Bros film, as soon as March 25.<\/p>\n<p>This would be just 18 days after its initial release, an unprecedentedly short theatrical lifespan for such a huge blockbuster.<\/p>\n<p>Fans were up in arms at the prospect, begging for movies to be given room to breathe and let an audience build organically.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"349\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_242309886-4ced.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22666893\" alt=\"Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18 and Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17, standing outside in the ice in bomb vests.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The Robert Pattinson film was one of the most anticipated of the year (Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>‘We are actively just killing movie theaters wtf is this less than 20 days???’ wrote minergirlsof on X.<\/p>\n<p>‘Mickey 17 literally just came out. We need to bring back the days films stayed at the cinema for 6 weeks+ instead of being rushed to digital. At least give people the chance to watch them on the big screens,’ said EmiEleode.<\/p>\n<p>Artan_ayan added: ‘This industry is so cooked. there are countries who haven’t even seen it released in cinemas yet. This is the return of a literal oscar winning director, starring one of our generation’s most recognized actors. <\/p>\n<p>‘If any film should be seen on a big screen, it’s this one. beyond bleak.’<\/p>\n<p>Cinema attendance in the UK has been on the decline in recent years, dropping 30% since 2019, according to Statista.<\/p>\n<p>This has been put down to a combination things including fans having less spending money, ticket prices rising and the rise of streaming.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"349\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_242309841-ecc1.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22666886\" alt=\"Undated film still from Mickey 17. Pictured: Naomi Ackie as Nasha and Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Film Reviews. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Film Reviews. PA Photo. Picture credit should read: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Film Reviews.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Fans don’t want it to land on streaming just yet (Picture: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An audience which would have once waited half a year before getting their hands on a DVD now only needs to wait a handful of months to see it on the streaming service they already pay for.<\/p>\n<p>Watching from home is far more cost-effective, and offers the audience the chance to pause and be distracted \u2014 a less indulgent viewing experience but highly compelling.<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros have not confirmed the film will leave cinemas any time soon, with theatrical release usually lasting at least two months.<\/p>\n<p>However, fans’ outrage points to growing discontent at the urge to dismiss films as flops if they are not instant successes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/03\/06\/bong-joon-ho-shell-human-following-parasite-success-oscars-12361850\/\">Bong’s acclaimed Parasite <\/a>had an opening box office of $393,216 (\u00a3300,000) in just three theatres in the US before going on to be Oscar-winning and grossing $258,129,000 (\u00a3199,437,000) worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps, when given more time Mickey 17 will find its audience, even if that audience is from a streaming platform.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mickey 17 is in cinemas now.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T2M26S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/01\/22\/20\/94407155-0-image-m-624_1737579484362.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-01-22T20:55:31+0000″,”description”:”He’s dying to save mankind.”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/01\/22\/382773943561271415\/480x270_MP4_382773943561271415.mp4″,”height”:270,”width”:480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener(‘metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded’, function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === ‘undefined’) { […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1199"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1205,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199\/revisions\/1205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}