Robert Pattinson‘s new movie with Parasite director Bong Joon-ho has been delayed yet again.
Science-fiction film Mickey 17 was set to come out at the end of January, but it will now release on April 18 in the US.
The UK release date will likely be pushed back as well, although this has not been confirmed yet.
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The film is set in a future where cloning is commonplace, and after a person dies, a new body with all memories intact is created to carry on with their work.
Things get complicated when there ends up being two copies of Pattinson’s Mickey at the same time, and they start to clash.
Variety reports that Warner Bros decided to make the move after Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, was moved from April 18 to October 3.
A Warner Bros spokesperson told the publication: “When the April 18 date became available, we quickly moved to secure it for Mickey 17. We’re thrilled with the new date, and very happy the film will be available to audiences in IMAX.
“With January 31 now available with a full IMAX footprint, we are also very happy to have Companion releasing on this new date.”
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Companion is a psychological thriller starring Yellowjackets and Heretic‘s Sophie Thatcher and The Boys and Scream 5‘s Jack Quaid. It was originally set for January 10, so it hasn’t been pushed back very far.
In addition to Pattinson, Mickey 17 also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Earlier this month, Bong said Warner Bros allowed him to have final cut for the film, telling Empire: “The studio respected by final cut rights.
“Of course, during the editing process there are many opinions and many discussions that happen. But this film is my cut, and I’m very happy about it. It was a long process, but it was always smooth and respectful.”
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