Mercy — Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson Face Off in Timur Bekmambetov’s AI Thriller

Chris Pratt races against time to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge in Timur Bekmambetov’s futuristic thriller Mercy.

The future of criminal justice is artificial intelligence — and in Mercy, it’s no longer a question of “if,” but “who’s really in control.”

Starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, the film marks the latest high-concept thriller from visionary director Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Profile), diving headfirst into the ethical and emotional chaos of AI-driven justice. Rounding out the cast are Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers.

Set in a not-so-distant future, Mercy follows a detective (Pratt) who stands trial for the murder of his wife — with just 90 minutes to prove his innocence before an advanced A.I. judge (Ferguson) decides his fate. Once a staunch advocate for the technology now sitting in judgment of him, he must navigate the ultimate test of human morality versus machine logic.

We’re living in an era flooded with AI thrillers, but Mercy distinguishes itself by turning the lens inward — examining what happens when justice, emotion, and guilt collide in a world that worships data. It’s a chilling concept that hits closer to home than most viewers would like to admit.

From the mind of Bekmambetov, expect his trademark high-octane visual style and tense real-time pacing, with every ticking second amplifying the film’s claustrophobic tension. What’s even more fascinating is the inversion of control — watching a man judged by the very system he helped build.

The trailer teases a sleek, explosive vision of a future where A.I. doesn’t just assist in solving crime — it defines the very meaning of justice. Whether Mercy proves to be a cautionary tale or an adrenaline-fueled nightmare, one thing’s certain: it will have audiences debating whether machines can ever truly understand the human condition… or if they’ve already surpassed it.