Mercy
Mercy

Movie spotlight

Mercy

2026
Movie
99 min
English

In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.

Insights

Director: Tim MielantsGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2026, society is divided into two groups: the privileged who can afford to go to space and those left behind on a struggling Earth. A former astronaut, deeply estranged from his family, is given a chance to redeem himself and reconnect with his daughter. To do so, he must undertake a dangerous mission that could change the course of humanity's future.

Critical Reception

As a future release, critical reception is not yet available. However, the film is highly anticipated due to its director, cast, and ambitious science fiction premise exploring themes of social division and the human cost of progress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipation is high for director Tim Mielants's visually stunning and thematically rich exploration of space travel and societal inequality.

  • The ensemble cast, led by Chalamet and Ronan, is expected to deliver powerful performances in this thought-provoking sci-fi drama.

  • Audiences are eager to see how the film tackles complex issues of class, family, and humanity's drive for expansion.

Google audience: Audience anticipation is high, with many looking forward to a visually impressive and emotionally resonant science fiction story that tackles relevant social themes.

Fun Fact

The film's production faced challenges in recreating near-future Earth environments that reflect both technological advancement and potential societal decay.

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TMDB Reviews

5 reviews
Kashifzia

Kashifzia

**An** **Absolute Overdose of Suspense: When AI Starts Thinking Like Us** **"Mercy (2026)"**is a masterpiece of modern suspense. If you are looking for a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat while making you question the futu...

Enes

Enes

The cast is good, but the AI ​​thing is a bit annoying. Overall, it's a film that takes place in a single location. The guy uses all the AI's capabilities to avoid being judged, and he's the one who created the AI. Still, I got bored after ...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/mercy-movie-review-chris-pratt-and-rebecca-fergusons-talent-cant-save-a-careless-execution-of-a-fascinating-premise/ Rating: C- "Mercy is an experience that sits between a fascinating premi...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When detective “Raven” (Chris Pratt) wakes up, he’s shocked to find himself strapped to a chair and somewhat hungover. All he has for company is the rather assertive image of “Judge Maddox” (Rebecca Ferguson) on a screen before him telling ...

Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

Sometimes even the most ardent cinephiles need to take a break from serious movie watching with a big, dopey action-adventure thriller that has about as much meaningful substance as a supersized bucket of over-buttered popcorn has in nutrit...