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Chris Pratt Battles AI Justice in 'Mercy' Thriller

1/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Pratt stars in Mercy as Detective Chris Raven, accused of murdering his wife.
Raven has 90 minutes to prove his innocence before an AI judge named Maddox.
Pratt asked to be locked in an executioner's chair to enhance his performance.
Mercy is set to release January 23, 2026, and the film depicts a future where AI governs justice.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the European Union proposed regulations for artificial intelligence, addressing ethical concerns raised by organizations like Amnesty International regarding human rights. This initiative followed growing awareness of AI biases, highlighted by Joy Buolamwini's research on facial recognition inaccuracies. As AI technologies evolve, their implications for justice and individual rights continue to spark significant debate and concern.

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Story summary

Chris Pratt stars in Mercy as Detective Chris Raven, accused of murdering his wife.
Raven has 90 minutes to prove his innocence before an AI judge named Maddox.
Pratt asked to be locked in an executioner's chair to enhance his performance.
Mercy is set to release January 23, 2026, and the film depicts a future where AI governs justice.

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