Mercy (2026 film)

Mercy is a 2026 American science fiction thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and written by Marco van Belle.

Mercy is a 2026 American science fiction thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and written by Marco van Belle. It stars Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murdering his wife, who must convince an artificial intelligence judge, played by Rebecca Ferguson, of his innocence. The film was released in January 2026 and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States.

Premise

Mercy is set in a near-future legal system shaped by artificial intelligence. The story centers on a detective accused of killing his wife who must defend himself before an AI judge within a limited time.

Cast and characters

Chris Pratt plays the accused detective, while Rebecca Ferguson portrays the AI judge. Supporting roles include Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers.

Production

The film was written by Marco van Belle and directed by Timur Bekmambetov. It was produced for Amazon MGM Studios with multiple production companies involved.

Release and reception

Mercy premiered in January 2026 and opened in U.S. theatres on January 23, 2026. Reported sources describe it as a commercial release with mixed-to-negative critical response and a worldwide gross of roughly $54 million against a $60 million budget.