Robert Pattinson’s Sci-Fi Film Earns $127 Million, Sets New Box Office Record After 14 Years

Mickey 17 has achieved a noteworthy box office milestone for Robert Pattinson, marking his first significant achievement in nearly twenty years. Despite facing numerous delays, anticipation for the 2025 sci-fi film surged due to the collaboration between Pattinson and award-winning director Bong Joon-ho. Following the dual triumphs of Parasite in both box office and awards circles, coupled with Pattinson’s resurgence as a box office figure, the expectation was high for Mickey 17 to become a significant hit—a prospect that undoubtedly influenced Warner Bros. decision to allocate a hefty $118 million budget to the film.

However, since its premiere on March 7, 2025, Mickey 17 has struggled to achieve the box office success necessary for profitability. The film opened to a lackluster $19 million during its first weekend and, after a month in theatres, has accumulated only $127 million globally. With its digital release imminent, box office revenues could decline further. While Warner Bros. appears poised to incur financial losses from the film, Robert Pattinson does have reason to celebrate—specifically, the establishment of a new box office record.

Mickey 17 Marks Robert Pattinson’s Fourth Consecutive $100 Million Film

The Longest Streak of His Career

Mickey 17‘s box office performance has solidified a notable record: it is Pattinson’s fourth film in succession to exceed $100 million internationally. This successful streak commenced in 2020 with his prominent role in Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan, which grossed $365 million globally—despite its release being delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a brief hiatus with a Netflix release, Pattinson returned to the big screen with The Batman in 2022, which grossed an impressive $772 million, prompting plans for a sequel that are still in development.

Continuing his trajectory towards another record, Pattinson tied his previous highest run at three consecutive films grossing over $100 million with The Boy and the Heron, an animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, where he lent his voice for the English version. This film grossed $282 million worldwide, paving the way for Mickey 17 to extend Pattinson’s record streak.

Robert Pattinson’s Previous $100 Million Box Office Record Ended 14 Years Ago

Twilight Launched His Stardom

Before achieving this current streak, Pattinson had previously accomplished three consecutive $100 million hits between 2010 and 2011, during a particularly lucrative period in his career. This streak kicked off with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which garnered $698 million worldwide, ranking as Pattinson’s third-highest grossing film at that time.

The actor followed up his success with Eclipse by continuing the trend in 2011. He starred with Reese Witherspoon in Water for Elephants, which capitalized on Pattinson’s appeal to gross $117 million. This was complemented by his return as Edward in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, which soared to $712 million at the box office, resulting in three consecutive $100M+ successes—a total over $1.5 billion during this stretch.

Pattinson’s Current Streak Highlights His Versatile Career

One Major Hit in Eight Years

Pattinson’s latest streak underscores his renewed influence as a box office draw, achieved on his own terms. After concluding the Twilight series, the actor deliberately avoided big-budget blockbuster films for almost a decade. Instead, he sought out collaborations with auteur directors like James Gray, the Safdie brothers, Claire Denis, and Robert Eggers, showcasing his remarkable dramatic talents.

This commitment to pursuing meaningful and creatively fulfilling projects is evident in his box office trajectory; during an eight-year span post-Twilight, he had just one film surpassing $20 million, a fact he planned to avoid. Notably, The Lost City of Z fell short with $19 million on a $30 million budget, yet it received critical acclaim and further recognition for Pattinson’s performance.

After deciding to re-engage with blockbuster filmmaking, Pattinson continued to work under esteemed directors but with more mainstream projects. His current streak of $100 million films is attributable to collaborations with filmmakers like Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves, Hayao Miyazaki, and Bong Joon-ho. This evolution in his career marks a departure from his earlier work and positions him as a consistent box office magnet.

Prospects for Pattinson’s $100 Million Movie Streak

Potential for Continued Success

The trajectory of Robert Pattinson’s current $100 million filmmaking streak depends heavily on his forthcoming projects. Two films slated for release later in 2025, Die, My Love and The Drama, could significantly influence his streak. The former features a partnership with Jennifer Lawrence in a dark comedy context, while the latter is a romantic dramedy co-starring Zendaya. Both films are positioned to attract awards attention rather than purely box office success, but given the star power in each, they might still be well-received by audiences.

Should he maintain his current streak through these upcoming releases, Pattinson seems set to continue building upon it. In addition, he is slated to star in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey in 2026 and is rumored to appear in Dune 3, further lining up blockbuster possibilities. Additionally, The Batman Part II is expected to release in 2027, positioning Pattinson to surpass the $100 million milestone yet again.

This indicates that, even if Mickey 17 concludes his streak at four films, he stands at the brink of launching another impressive phase of box office success. The upcoming titles could create one of the most prolific runs in Pattinson’s cinematic history. With the right combination of projects and continued critical acclaim, it’s quite possible that he could tie or exceed the current four-film record in the near future.

Source: Box Office Mojo for all data

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