Mercy Trailer & Fun Facts
Mercy Synopsis:
Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt), who is suddenly framed for his wife's murder and subjected to a futuristic trial: he must prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson), a system he helped create, within a strict 90-minute deadline or face immediate execution.
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller, Crime
Release Date: In theaters January 23rd, 2026
Mercy Fun Facts:
Method Acting:
To intensify the sense of confinement and urgency, Chris Pratt requested that the crew physically secure him to the chair for extended periods while shooting. He had his hands and feet cuffed for the scenes where his character faces judgment from the A.I.
Reunion with the Director:
This movie reunites Chris Pratt with director Timur Bekmambetov. They previously worked together on the action movie Wanted (2008).
The Producer's Pedigree:
The film is being produced by Charles Roven, one of the producers of this film, who has a history of making huge blockbusters successes. His past work includes Christopher Nolan's hit films, like The Dark Knight Trilogy and Oppenheimer.
A Sci-Fi Face-Off:
The two major sci-fi/action stars, Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World) and Rebecca Ferguson (Dune, Mission: Impossible), face off with intense confrontation as the accused detective and the cold and emotionless A.I. judge.
Professional Boxer in the Cast:
The movie features former professional boxer and actress Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country), alongside other well-known actors like Annabelle Wallis and Chris Sullivan.
Dangers of Automated Justice:
In the movie Mercy, a lot of the visual storytelling comes from high-tech evidence such as camera feeds, door-cam footage, video calls, digital files, and the A.I.'s recreation of the crime scene, all used by the AI-powered court to deliver judgement. The movie explores the dangers of automated justice by advanced emotionless AI, and the ultimate question is: can a machine ever understand or deliver mercy?