The trailer for Chris Pratt Mercy Trailer has been released, offering a glimpse into the tense new film Mercy. The 46-year-old actor stars alongside Rebecca Ferguson in this AI-focused thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov and written by Marco van Belle. Set in the near future, the story follows a detective, played by Pratt, who must prove his innocence after being accused of murdering his wife.
A Deadly Trial Before an AI Judge
In Mercy, Pratt’s character faces an intense trial against an advanced AI judge portrayed by Ferguson. He is given 90 minutes to convince the AI he is not guilty before it decides his fate. The trial’s high stakes and futuristic concept highlight a world where artificial intelligence holds significant power over human lives.
Supporting Cast and Director’s Perspective
The film features an ensemble cast including Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers. Director Timur Bekmambetov shared insights at the 2025 New York Comic-Con about the movie’s themes, emphasizing the current real-world unease about AI’s rapid rise.
“We live in a world today where AI is knocking on the door and we don’t have time to understand what happened. AI could be our enemy, our friend or our child. This ticking clock is metaphorical of the time we live in now,” Timur Bekmambetov, Director
Release Date and Cultural Relevance
Mercy is scheduled to hit theaters on January 23, 2026. With its somber and cautious tone, the film taps into contemporary fears surrounding AI, exploring how quickly technology may influence justice and personal survival. Audiences can expect a tense, thought-provoking thriller centered on human vulnerability in a technologically driven world.
