Robert Pattinson’s highly anticipated new movie, directed by Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, has been delayed once again.
The sci-fi film Mickey 17, which was originally scheduled for release at the end of January, will now debut in U.S. theaters on April 18.
The film’s UK release date is also expected to be pushed back, although that has yet to be confirmed.
Set in a future where cloning is the norm, Mickey 17 follows a world in which, after a person dies, a new clone is created to continue their work, complete with all the deceased person’s memories. The plot thickens when two copies of Pattinson’s character, Mickey, end up existing at the same time, leading to conflict between the two versions of him.
According to Variety, Warner Bros. made the decision to reschedule after the release of 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 are excited that the film will be available to audiences in IMAX.”
With January 31 now free for a full IMAX release, Warner Bros. is also happy to release Companion—a psychological thriller starring Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, Heretic) and Jack Quaid (The Boys, Scream 5). Companion was originally set for release on January 10, so its delay isn’t as significant.
In addition to Pattinson, Mickey 17 also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Earlier this month, Bong Joon-ho shared that Warner Bros. had granted him final cut rights for the film. Speaking to Empire, he said: “The studio respected my final cut rights. Of course, there were many opinions and discussions during the editing process, but this film is my cut, and I’m very happy with it. It was a long process, but it was always smooth and respectful.”