“Kong over Bong”: Robert Pattinson’s Mickey 17 Finds Itself Without a Release Date as Godzilla x Kong Gets a New Slate
As the new year begins, the entertainment industry is set with its new projects. Recently Warner Bros has made changes to two of its anticipated films: Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson and the epic showdown Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
According to previous reports, Pattinson’s cerebral thriller was set to release on March 29, 2024, but now the date has been given to The New Empire, leaving Mickey 17 with no release date. Seems like the makers want to give a makeover to their project, but fans didn’t seem to be happy about the film’s delay.
Warner Bros Leaves Mickey 17 With No Release Date
Fans are eagerly waiting for legendary director Boong-Joon Ho’s thriller starring Robert Pattinson in the leading role. Joon Ho has previously crafted the highest-grossing Korean movie Parasite, after which he’s set to engage fans with Mickey 17. The Twilight star’s movie is among the anticipated thrillers of 2024, and Warner Bros leaving it alone with no release date has upset fans.
Warner Bros. has undated Bong Joon Ho‘s “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson and moved “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” into its March 29 release date. https://t.co/ikBmtlCWoK pic.twitter.com/6ftWkb8WaR
— Variety (@Variety) January 10, 2024
However, what might lift moods is that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has been pushed up by two weeks from its release date of April and will come out on March 29, 2024. This date was previously slated for Pattionson’s film, but since the makers need time to complete the work, we’re not sure when Mickey 17 will be released. Following the changes in the release dates, and have expressed their thoughts on X (earlier Twitter):
Kong over Bong. https://t.co/2wzbZZhHjT
— Kushibo MPH, Monster Island (actually a peninsula) (@kushibo) January 10, 2024
Aren’t there 17 Godzilla x Kong movies already?
— Julie Molina 🎀 (@juliebmolina) January 10, 2024
Mickey 17 most anticipated
— pat (@patozols) January 10, 2024
Guessing WB is trying to get a headstart on their prestige titles. Guessing this will premiere at Cannes now and then open in the summer (probably where the Nolan releases used to open under them).
— The Unaverage Cinephile (@William03132220) January 10, 2024
horrible news
— Taylor Harrison (@taylorhrsn) January 10, 2024
Robert Pattionson’s upcoming thriller is an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel, featuring the acclaimed actor as the 17th clone of an expendable human used for unskilled labor and dangerous tasks. The 30-second teaser on YouTube focuses on Pattinn’s character inside a chamber.
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Delay in Robert Pattionson’s Mickey 17 Emerged Due To Strikes
Since fans aren’t satisfied with the highly anticipated science fiction thriller being delayed, reports have emerged from reliable sources claiming that this indefinite delay occurred due to the strikes, which affected the production causing Mickey 17‘s setback. Pattinson will be seen as an expendable venturing into a human traversal to colonize Neflheim, the ice domain.
While talking about the upcoming film, the actor shared some insights on Mickey 17, intensifying the excitement to witness Boong-Joon Ho’s thriller. In an interview with Evening Standard, Robert Pattinson said:
“It’s with Parasite director Bong Joon-ho and it’s like nothing I’ve ever done before. The movie is so crazy, it’s a completely different style of working.”
Considering the popularity and critical acclaim of Rober Pattinson, who’s collaborating with an incredible director, Mickey 17 is expected to play a significant role in the award season.
