Mercy (2025 film) explained

Mercy
Director:Timur Bekmambetov
Cinematography:Khalid Mohtaseb
Distributor:Amazon MGM Studios
Country:United States
Language:English

Mercy is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Marco van Belle, produced by Charles Roven and Bekmambetov and starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Annabelle Wallis.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025 by Amazon MGM Studios through the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer label.[1]

Premise

A detective has to prove his innocence after being accused of a crime.

Cast

Production

It was announced in January 2024 that a science fiction thriller film entitled Mercy was being made for Amazon MGM Studios with Chris Pratt starring, directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a script by Marco Van Belle and produced by Charles Roven, Robert Amidon, Bekmambetov, and Majd Nassif.[2] [3]

In March, Rebecca Ferguson and Annabelle Wallis joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[4] [5] In April, Kali Reis, Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi and Kylie Rogers joined the cast.[6] [7] In May, Jeff Pierre joined the cast of the film.[8]

Principal photography began on April 18, 2024, in Los Angeles, with Khalid Mohtaseb serving as the cinematographer. Chris Pratt suffered an ankle injury during day four of filming, posting a photo of a swollen ankle on his Instagram page.[9] Filming wrapped on May 23.[10]

Release

Mercy is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025.[11]

Notes and References

  1. https://cocatalog.loc.gov/ US Copyright Office
  2. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Chris Pratt Reteams With Timur Bekmambetov For Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy'; Project From Charles Roven's Atlas Lands At Amazon MGM Studios. Anthony. D'Alessandro. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: The CinemaHolic. Chris Pratt's 'Mercy' Starts Filming in Los Angeles in April. Suchismita. Ghosh. February 1, 2024. February 6, 2024.
  4. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Rebecca Ferguson To Star Opposite Chris Pratt In Amazon MGM Studios Thriller 'Mercy'. Justin. Kroll. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024.
  5. Web site: Variety. Annabelle Wallis Joins Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson in Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy' for Amazon MGM Studios (EXCLUSIVE). Angelique. Jackson. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024.
  6. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. 'True Detective' Star Kali Reis Joins Amazon MGM Studios' Chris Pratt & Rebecca Ferguson Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy'. Anthony. D'Alessandro. April 1, 2024. April 1, 2024.
  7. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Chris Pratt Sci-Fi Pic 'Mercy' Adds Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi & Kylie Rogers. Anthony. D'Alessandro. April 3, 2024. April 3, 2024.
  8. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. 'Walker's Jeff Pierre Latest To Join Amazon MGM's 'Mercy'. Matt. Grobar. May 17, 2024. May 17, 2024.
  9. Web site: Chris Pratt Reveals Ankle Injury Sustained While Filming Sci-Fi Movie 'Mercy'. Deadline Hollywood. 24 April 2024. Nellie. Andreeva. April 18, 2024.
  10. LamT_Nguyen . 1793641251914633280 . That’s a wrap on production of MERCY. The journey begins with visionary director @Bekmambetov. Looking forward!.
  11. Web site: The Hollywood Reporter. Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy' to Open in Theaters in August 2025 (Exclusive). Pamela. McClintock. March 12, 2024. March 13, 2024.

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