Bong Joon Ho's latest film 'Mickey 17' has sustained its position as the top-grossing movie at the weekend box office for three weeks in a row. However, its box office success has slowed down, falling short of reaching 3 million viewers so far.

Initially projected to surpass 3 million viewers by the weekend, 'Mickey 17' experienced a significant decline in box office performance as it entered its third week, facing tough competition from new releases. By March 17, the movie ranked fourth in advance ticket sales, with approximately 16,700 pre-sales confirmed.

Premiered on February 28, 'Mickey 17' narrates the tale of Mickey, a replaceable worker who is repeatedly resurrected following fatal missions. Upon reaching his 17th demise, Mickey is presumed deceased, leading to the emergence of Mickey 18 and triggering unforeseeable events.

It is estimated that the production budget for 'Mickey 17' amounts to 118 million USD. Speculations from international media outlet Variety suggest that the movie is unlikely to achieve profitability in theaters due to underwhelming global sales.

Despite marking Bong Joon Ho's return to filmmaking after six years post his Academy Award-winning film 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mickey 17' has yet to make a significant impact at the box office, prompting curiosity about its financial performance.