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Chris Pratt's 'Mercy': AI Justice Thrills and Chills

12/10/2025

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Chris Pratt, actor, stars in Mercy, a sci-fi thriller by Timur Bekmambetov, director, set for January 23, 2026.
Detective Christopher Raven has 90 minutes to prove his innocence for his wife's murder before an AI judge.
The trailer shows car chases and shootouts and questions AI's role in justice.
Early reviews are mixed, with some predicting the film could be poor.
Mercy is rated PG-13 for violence and strong language.

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Story summary

Chris Pratt, actor, stars in Mercy, a sci-fi thriller by Timur Bekmambetov, director, set for January 23, 2026.
Detective Christopher Raven has 90 minutes to prove his innocence for his wife's murder before an AI judge.
The trailer shows car chases and shootouts and questions AI's role in justice.
Early reviews are mixed, with some predicting the film could be poor.
Mercy is rated PG-13 for violence and strong language.