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Bong Joon-ho's latest film 'Mickey 17' became the first Korean-directed movie to top the North American box office. The film opened on December 7th and earned $19.1 million in its first three days across 3,807 theaters in North America. Global earnings are estimated to surpass $53.3 million. In China, the film reached 978 million viewers and ranked 5th in their box office. The film tells the story of "Expendable" Mickey who gets revived with bio-printing technology after dying during space colonization efforts in the near future. Bong Joon-ho's signature 'quirky humanity' and themes of class disparity attract international audiences, with the character 'Marshall', portrayed by actor Mark Ruffalo, reminiscent of political figures like Donald Trump, gaining particular attention. Despite concerns regarding profitability, many believe 'Mickey 17' is invigorating theaters amid the industry's shift towards online streaming services, reinforcing the value of the cinematic experience.