#BOXOFFICE: “MERCY” REIGNS IN DEBUT AMIDST SNOWY WEEKEND

We finally have a new film atop the North American Box Office and it is MERCY! Starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, the Amazon MGM release prevails as a snowstorm sweeps many parts of the continent, earning $12.6 million from 3,468 theatres. Despite its starpower, it gets only 20% on the Tomatometer.

Second goes to five-week champ AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, with $7 million for 20th Century Studios. It has grossed $378 domestically thus far over six weekends.

ZOOTOPIA 2 gets $5.9 million for Disney, taking it to $401 million over nine weekends.

Fourth belongs to THE HOUSEMAID, with $4.6 million, taking it to $115 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE takes fifth with $4.2 million from 3,506 theatres for Sony Pictures, a two week run of $21.3 million.

#FIRSTLOOK: NYC PREMIERE OF “MERCY”

The NYC Premiere of MERCY took place last night at Lincoln Square’s AMC.

In attendance: stars Chris Pratt, Kali Reis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers with director/producer Timur Bekmambetov, writer Marco van Belle alongside producers Charles Roven, Robert Amidon and Majd Nassif

Details:

Amazon MGM Studios Presents

An Atlas Entertainment / Bazelevs Production

A Film by Timur Bekmambetov

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Only in Theaters January 23, 2026

In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Written by: Marco van Belle

Produced by: Charles Roven, p.g.a., Robert Amidon p.g.a., Timur Bekmambetov, p.g.a., Majd Nassif, p.g.a

Executive Producers: Mark Moran, Todd Williams

Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers

Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Suspense, Drama

Rated: PG-13 for violence, bloody images, some strong language, drug content and teen smoking

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “MERCY” IN TORONTO

Amazon MGM Studios and Mr. Will are thrilled to give readers a chance to attend a special Advance Screening of MERCY in Toronto and Vancouver on January 21, 2026.

MERCY – Toronto Screening 

*presented in 3D*

Date: Wednesday, January 21

Location: Cineplex Yonge-Dundas and VIP

Film Start Time: 7:30PM

MERCY – Vancouver Screening 

*presented in 3D*

Date: Wednesday, January 21

Location: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver

Film Start Time: 7:30PM

Synopsis:

MERCY is a high-concept suspense thriller starring Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced A.I. judge that he helped create.

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MERCY is in theatres January 23, 2026.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “MERCY”

In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. Amazon MGM Studios release MERCY in January 2026, here’s a new Trailer.

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Written by: Marco van Belle

Produced by: Charles Roven, p.g.a., Robert Amidon p.g.a., Timur Bekmambetov, p.g.a., Majd Nassif, p.g.a

Executive Producers: Mark Moran, Todd Williams

Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers

Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Suspense, Drama

Also, see a brand-new Featurette from MERCY: