Summary

• Dune: Part Two will likely dominate 2024 with a visually stunning and epic story that sets it up for massive success.
• Mickey 17 once rivaled Dune: Part Two as one of the most exciting sci-fi movies before being pushed back to 2025.
• The change in Mickey 17's release date benefited both films - Mickey 17 stands a better chance to shine in 2025 without direct competition, and Dune: Part Two lost its biggest competitor for the year.

the ending of Dune. Director Denis Villeneuve has both his own incredible visual style and an amazing story to work with, which set Dune: Part Two up for massive success. It will likely dominate the entire year, but it used to have a fierce rival that threatened to steal some attention.

There are many Dune: Part Two is already receiving glowing reviews and could become one of the best science fiction movies ever. The movie is experiencing well-deserved success, but Dune: Part Two almost had tough competition from a different movie that experienced delays. That other science fiction movie is just as exciting as Dune: Part Two, and its delay will help both films succeed.

Mickey 17 Is Now 2025's Most Exciting Sci-Fi Movie

Mickey 17 will release January 31, 2025

Bong Joon-ho's film Mickey 17 was pushed back to 2025. Robert Pattinson plays the titular leading character who finds himself resurrected every time he dies during a mission to colonize another world. Mickey 17's unique premise, Pattinson's star power, and Bong Joon-ho's incredible directing all make Mickey 17 one of the most exciting parts of 2025. While other movies like Avatar 3 are also releasing that year and could be bigger, none of them are as intriguing as Mickey 17.

Mickey 17's Release Date Change Is Good - Despite Being Pushed So Far Back

Mickey 17 not competing with Dune 2 is good

Delays usually hurt a movie’s chances of success, but in the case of Mickey 17, it helped tremendously. Mickey 17 was originally scheduled to release in the same month as Dune: Part Two, which will almost certainly dominate sci-fi in 2024. Mickey 17's new 2025 release date should give it a better chance to stand out. 2025's biggest sci-fi movie, Avatar 3, doesn't release until December, so Mickey 17 won't be overshadowed by bigger releases. While the new release date will help Mickey 17 in many ways, the movie could also suffer from the change.

Mickey 17's New Release Date Makes It Harder To Repeat Bong Joon-ho's Oscars Success

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won 4 Oscars

Director Bong Joon-ho's last movie was the wildly successful and critically acclaimed Parasite. That movie won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture, and cemented Bong Joon-ho as one of the best directors in the business. His success with Parasite might not carry to his next movie, though, as Mickey 17's January release date hurts Bong Joon-ho's chances of continuing his streak at the Oscars. January is a notoriously bad month for movie releases, as it makes it difficult to gain box office success and comes at the very beginning of a new award season.

Mickey 17 shouldn't be entirely discounted at the Oscars, though, as it has a lot of positive aspects that should propel it to success. Bong Joon-ho's superb direction and the unique plot will likely make Mickey 17 memorable enough to be in the running for numerous awards. Dune: Part 2 could prove that an early release date doesn't necessarily block a movie from receiving awards, as it will likely be a contender for 2025's awards season. Mickey 17 likely won't receive as much praise as Bong Joon-ho's previous work, but that doesn't mean it won't be a stellar experience.

Perhaps the greatest advantage Mickey 17 has is its originality. With more sequels and adaptations coming out every year, Bong Joon-ho is delivering a truly unique and fresh experience that is sure to be good for the science fiction genre. That isn't to say that adaptations can't be tremendous, though, as Dune: Part Two could be the best sci-fi movie in a very long time. Both Dune: Part Two and Mickey 17 are exciting additions to the genre, and they both benefited from a change in release dates.