Get ready for a mind-bending cinematic experience, as Mickey 17, the latest sci-fi thriller by Academy Award®-winning director Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), makes its global streaming debut exclusively on Max starting Friday, May 23, 2025.
Starring Robert Pattinson in a deeply transformative role, Mickey 17 tells the strange and captivating story of Mickey Barnes — an “Expendable” clone who is repeatedly sent on deadly missions, only to be regenerated with partial memories of his past self.
Based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey7”, the film explores identity, mortality, and the human cost of technological advancement.
A Sci-Fi Story with Depth and Humanity
Mickey 17 isn’t your typical space saga. At the core of the film is a philosophical dilemma: what happens when a person is brought back again and again just to die for others?
Mickey, played by Pattinson, is on a mission to colonize an ice planet. He’s the 17th version of himself — each time a Mickey dies, a new one is regenerated. But this time, something goes wrong: two Mickeys exist at once.
Bong Joon Ho’s trademark storytelling — a mix of dark satire, emotional tension, and social commentary — is fully on display.
Known for masterpieces like Snowpiercer, Okja, and Parasite, Bong’s latest project once again challenges viewers to think deeper while being thoroughly entertained.
An All-Star Cast Led by Robert Pattinson
This is Pattinson like you’ve never seen him before. Fresh off roles in The Batman and Tenet, he delivers a layered performance that’s both tragic and endearing.
The supporting cast includes Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: Episode IX), Steven Yeun (Minari, Beef), Toni Collette (Hereditary), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things), each bringing power and nuance to this gripping tale.
The production is led by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, known for Oscar®-winning films Moonlight and 12 Years a Slave, along with Bong himself and Dooho Choi (Okja, Snowpiercer).
Even Brad Pitt joins the team as an executive producer, raising the prestige bar for this already highly anticipated release.
Mickey 17 will be available for streaming exclusively on Max, starting May 23, 2025. Malaysian audiences can subscribe to Max at www.max.com, or via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Max offers two plans:
- RM34.90/month
- RM279.90/year (12-month plan)
You can also stream Max content via Astro or Unifi TV, ensuring maximum accessibility across your preferred devices.
Whether you’re a fan of thought-provoking sci-fi or you’ve followed Bong Joon Ho’s career from Memories of Murder to Parasite, Mickey 17 is a film you won’t want to miss. It blends stunning visuals, high-concept storytelling, and brilliant performances into one unforgettable viewing experience.
So mark your calendar for May 23, and prepare to stream Mickey 17 exclusively on Max.
With its compelling story, visionary direction, and stellar cast, this film is set to be one of 2025’s most talked-about releases.
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