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Chris Pratt reportedly stood up for James Gunn when Gunn was fired by Marvel, telling executives that removing him was a mistake and rallying the Guardians cast to support him. The cast publicly expressed solidarity, the stance helped Gunn be rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Holiday Special, and Pratt credited Marvel/Disney leadership for the reversal, with Gunn later taking a leadership role at DCU.
Mercy opened to $11.2M domestic, the lowest lead‑role debut for Chris Pratt, even though it briefly topped Avatar: Fire and Ash; the wide critical panning (around 20%), weak word‑of‑mouth, and winter weather make a strong rebound unlikely, with streaming on Prime Video a possible lifeline as Pratt looks toward upcoming hits like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Mercy opens to about $12.6 million and tops Avatar 3, which is projected to finish around $7 million amid a widespread winter storm that dampens theater turnout; Zootopia 2 and The Housemaid follow in the top five as Oscar-season titles and other factors shape a softer weekend.
Amazon MGM’s Mercy opened to about $5 million at 3,468 theaters, led by Chris Pratt as a detective on trial for his wife’s murder, with an AI judge giving him 90 minutes to prove his innocence; the film is projected to gross roughly $12.6 million over the weekend, as Avatar: Fire and Ash remains a dominant force with continued Friday gains, while The Housemaid, Zootopia 2 and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple also posted Friday grosses in the top five.
Nintendo will air a Sunday Direct on January 25 at 9 a.m. ET dedicated to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring exclusive footage but no game news, ahead of its April 3 release; expectations center on Shigeru Miyamoto’s enthusiasm, Rosalina’s reveal, and a Galaxy‑themed push to boost excitement for the film.
Amazon MGM Studios’ Mercy, a Chris Pratt–led action-thriller, is targeting a $12–$15 million domestic opening after $1.5 million in previews, but a looming winter storm sweeping from Texas to the Northeast could dampen cinema turnout and impact performance against Avatar: Fire and Ash.
A near-future LA film centers on an AI judge called Mercy that can order executions after a 90-minute hearing if guilt probability tops 96%. The review derides the movie as dull and propagandistic, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, praising surveillance while trampling privacy and civil liberties, and using a RoboCop-inspired premise to argue for revering corporate-controlled AI over human judgment.
In the sci‑fi thriller Mercy, Chris Pratt’s LAPD detective is a murder suspect who must prove his innocence to an AI judge within a 90‑minute countdown in a chaotic near‑future Los Angeles; the film aims for high‑concept thrills and dark wit, but the Washington Post gives it about 2.5 stars, noting it’s ridiculous yet oddly entertaining.
In Mercy, a sci-fi crime thriller set in 2029, detective Raven is tried by an AI judge in a 90-minute, no-appeal courtroom that streams evidence in real time. Rebecca Ferguson plays Judge Maddox, with Chris Pratt as the accused detective, and the film uses Timur Bekmambetov’s Screenlife style to unfold the case live on screen; the Amazon MGM Studios release hits theaters and platforms on January 23, 2026.
Chris Pratt’s sci‑fi thriller Mercy is aiming for a $10–13 million debut from about 3,400 North American theaters, with analysts predicting it could dethrone Avatar: Fire and Ash in its sixth weekend; Avatar 3 is projected to bring in $8–10 million in its sixth outing as January’s box office starts slow but steady.
In Mercy, Chris Pratt plays LAPD officer Raven who is put on a 90-minute trial before an AI judge in a near-future justice system; directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the brisk thriller blends Minority Report–style visuals with rapid-fire detective work, and Pratt’s sharper, darker performance elevates a familiar conspiracy plot as the film asks whether automated justice can be fair.
Mercy is a brisk screenlife thriller in which Chris Pratt’s character must prove his innocence to an AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson) who reviews cloud surveillance footage after a murder. Set in 2029 Los Angeles, the 90-minute film leans on surveillance footage, features a late car chase, and pairs Pratt’s restrained performance with Ferguson’s poker‑faced depth to explore AI’s promise and paranoia—though the constant screens may leave viewers craving a digital detox.
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris, divorced for eight years, were seen reuniting over Thanksgiving, indicating they remain on good terms and are successfully co-parenting their son Jack, despite past hardships and public controversies.
At New York Comic Con 2025, trailers for the Game of Thrones spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and Chris Pratt's sci-fi film 'Mercy' were released, showcasing a mix of fantasy and science fiction stories set to premiere in early 2026.
Marvel actor Chris Pratt faced backlash after posting a sympathetic message for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during a tour event, amid ongoing debates over gun rights and recent school shootings. Fans criticized Pratt for his comments, highlighting the controversy surrounding his political views and the incident's timing.