Director Timur Bekmambetov has had some success in Hollywood with titles such as: Currently recruiting and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Now he is at the helm, mercya film starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, is set just a few years from now in a future where our lives depend on AI. This cyber thriller film will be released in cinemas nationwide from January 23, 2026. Selected winners will have the chance to see the film on January 22nd ahead of its official release.

Movie synopsis

In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) goes on trial for the murder of his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once defended, which will decide his fate.

As the use of AI increases, society will increasingly rely on its use in almost every aspect of daily life. For Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt), who is accused of murdering his wife, his life is at stake.

The film is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Marco Van Bell, and is set in Los Angeles in 2029. Det. Raven has 90 minutes to prove her innocence to Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson), but she swears she did not commit the crime. Before the trial, Det. Raven was a big proponent of advanced AI systems being used to try cases like this, but now he’s countering it with a brutal twist.

How to get tickets for advance screenings

Johannesburg: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 19:00, 19:30 Movie start

Fill out the form below and let us know what you’re looking forward to from the movie in the comments section. That way you can get double tickets for special screenings. mercy.

Contest ends on Monday, January 19, 2026. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted via email and provided with venue details. Giveaway is limited to readers residing in South Africa only. Terms of Use/Site Disclaimer Rules apply. Entry is limited to one per person. We will contact the winners by email. Prizes do not include travel, are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or exchanged to another date or venue.