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Chris Pratt Battles AI Justice in 'Mercy' Trailer

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The trailer for "Mercy," directed by Timur Bekmambetov, was released, highlighting a sci-fi thriller featuring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
Set in a near-future where AI governs justice, Detective Raven, played by Pratt, must prove his innocence in 90 minutes to avoid execution.
Ferguson portrays the AI judge, prompting discussions on morality and technology's impact on justice.
The film, shot in IMAX and 3D, will premiere exclusively in theaters on January 23, 2026, with a supporting cast that includes Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, and Chris Sullivan.

History

Historical Context

In 1950, Alan Turing published "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," proposing the Turing Test to assess a machine's ability to mimic human conversation. This foundational concept spurred the development of artificial intelligence, influencing companies like Google and IBM. Today, as depicted in the film "Mercy," society confronts ethical dilemmas surrounding AI, echoing Turing's concerns about machine behavior and morality.

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Story summary

The trailer for "Mercy," directed by Timur Bekmambetov, was released, highlighting a sci-fi thriller featuring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
Set in a near-future where AI governs justice, Detective Raven, played by Pratt, must prove his innocence in 90 minutes to avoid execution.
Ferguson portrays the AI judge, prompting discussions on morality and technology's impact on justice.
The film, shot in IMAX and 3D, will premiere exclusively in theaters on January 23, 2026, with a supporting cast that includes Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, and Chris Sullivan.

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