๐ฌ General Information
๐ Release Date: January 23, 2026
๐ Country: United States
๐ญ Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action
๐ฅ Director: Timur Bekmambetov
⏱ Runtime: ~100 minutes
๐บ Platform: Amazon Prime Video
๐ฅ Main Cast
Chris Pratt – Chris Raven (detective)
Rebecca Ferguson – AI Judge Maddox
Kali Reis
Annabelle Wallis
Chris Sullivan
๐ Story (Plot)
๐ Plot summary:
The story is set in the near future (around 2029)
A new justice system called “Mercy” uses AI judges instead of humans ⚖️
Detective Chris Raven is accused of killing his wife ๐จ
He must prove his innocence within 90 minutes
If he fails, the AI will declare him guilty and he will be executed
๐ He uses:
Surveillance footage
Phone records
Evidence and memories
๐ to prove the truth before time runs out ⏳
๐ฅ Highlights
Unique idea: AI controlling justice system ๐ค
Real-time tension (race against time)
Mix of crime + technology + action
“Screen-based” storytelling style
⭐ Reviews
Critics: mostly negative
๐ Some liked the concept and action
๐ Many said:
Story is weak
Not deep enough
Feels confusing or unrealistic
⚠️ Content Warning
Violence and crime scenes
Not suitable for young kids
๐ฏ Themes
AI vs human justice
Truth vs technology
Surveillance society
Time pressure & survival
๐งพ Final Summary
๐ Mercy (2026) is a sci-fi thriller about a detective trying to prove his innocence in front of an AI judge within 90 minutes, combining technology, crime, and high tension.
