Mickey 17 is a 2025 science fiction black comedy thriller directed by Academy Award winner Bong Joon-ho, based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7. Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an “Expendable”—a disposable clone sent on a dangerous colonization mission to the ice planet Niflheim. Every time Mickey dies, he is regenerated with most of his memories intact, until Mickey 17 survives an expedition and discovers his replacement, Mickey 18, has already been printed. This existential crisis escalates into a darkly comic exploration of identity, capitalism, and human worth. The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. With Bong Joon-ho’s signature blend of social satire and stunning visuals, Mickey 17 delivers a thought-provoking and entertaining sci-fi experience that questions what it means to be truly irreplaceable.