Mercy release date, trailer, cast and everything about Chris Pratt’s thriller about the dangerous future of AI

Chris Pratt in Mercy brings a thrilling insight into the futuristic world of AI, where programs will not only make judicial decisions but also executions. Also Starring Rebecca Ferguson in the lead, the technological thriller promises to take you on a wild ride into the near future. As it gears up for the release in a few months, here’s more about the cast, trailer, and what to expect from Mercy.

Mercy release date

Set in a futuristic world where artificial intelligence and its system rule the world, Mercy compels viewers to explore the dark side of technology. Featuring Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murder, Mercy is slated to hit the screens in 3D on January 23, 2026. With a 90-minute intense chase to prove your innocence or face execution, Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson bring an adrenaline rush with their cyber thriller, filmed for IMAX.

Mercy cast and plot

The story centers around a Los Angeles police detective (played by Chris Pratt), who faces a murder trial in front of an AI-powered justice system and judge (played by Rebecca Ferguson). He has two options: either to be executed on murder charges for his wife’s death or to prove his innocence in 90 minutes before the clock runs out of time.

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Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson headline the cast as the dynamic duo of a human at the mercy of an AI judge.

In the trailer, we meet Chris Pratt’s character strapped to a chair as he faces his fate with an AI system of justice that he once celebrated but is now paranoid if it will take the right decision without being maliciously programmed. Packed with thrills and mystery elements of whodunnit and the cyber world, Mercy’s trailer promises to bring the hidden side of technology with a stellar cast of Avenger and Jurassic World actor. Watch the gripping trailer here:

During a conversation at the New York Comic-Con panel, Chris Pratt shared his experience about the film, where he requested the makers to confine him in a chair so that he could deliver a natural performance while strapped to the chair for the crucial 90-minute AI judgement in front of the screen. He also revealed that he paid homage to Bruce Willis’ 1988 action classic film "Die Hard" in a special way by being barefoot, similar to John McClane.

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FAQs:

Q. When to watch Mercy film?

A. Chris Pratt's Mercy will premiere on January 23, 2026.

Q. What is Mercy 2026 film about?

A. Mercy revolves around a detective facing a murder trial infront an AI judge.

Q. Who plays the female lead in Mercy?

A. Rebecca Ferguson plays an AI judge in Mercy.