Mercy OTT Release: When and Where to Watch the Latest Sci-Fi Thriller Online

Mercy is a 2026 science-fiction thriller released in the United States on January 23, 2026. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the film stars Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murder who must prove his innocence before an advanced AI judge, played by Rebecca Ferguson. Set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2029, the story unfolds in a world where the “Mercy” judicial program has replaced traditional courts with an artificial-intelligence-driven justice system.

Mercy features Chris Pratt as Detective Chris Raven, an LAPD officer accused of murdering his wife, while Rebecca Ferguson plays the cold, analytical AI judge Maddox overseeing his trial. The cast also includes Kali Reis as his loyal partner Jaq Diallo, Annabelle Wallis as his late wife Nicole, and Chris Sullivan as Rob Nelson. Supporting roles are played by Kylie Rogers, Kenneth Choi, Jeff Pierre, and Rafi Gavron. The film is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, known for his distinctive “Screenlife” storytelling style.

The trailer for Mercy introduces a near-future world where justice is controlled by artificial intelligence. The preview highlights the tense, real-time trial, high-tech evidence, and the growing conflict between human emotion and algorithm-driven justice.

Mercy is set to arrive on digital OTT platforms on February 17, 2026, after its theatrical run. The film will be available on premium video-on-demand, allowing viewers to rent or buy it on major platforms like Amazon Prime Video.

In Mercy, set in 2029 Los Angeles, Detective Chris Raven is framed for his wife’s murder and forced into a 90-minute trial overseen by the cold AI judge Maddox. Strapped into a “Mercy Chair,” he must use a digital interface to gather evidence and raise his innocence probability to 94% before time runs out, or face immediate execution. As he investigates, Raven uncovers that his wife was a whistleblower, hinting that the AI system itself may be framing him to hide its own flaws.