We're Officially Two Weeks Away From Chris Pratt's New Sci-Fi Thriller

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Chris Pratt is coming back to Sci-Fi with a movie that is looking to be one of 2026's best entries in the genre, and it will be released quite soon. Pratt has made a name for himself in the genre with lead roles in two of the biggest Sci-Fi franchises of all time.

Pratt plays Star-Lord in the MCU's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and Owen Grady in the Jurassic World movies. The actor has also starred in other Sci-Fi projects, like the futuristic war movie The Tomorrow War. Now, Pratt leads one of the most promising Sci-Fi movies of 2026, showing how his future remains bright while a return to the MCU's slate of releases has yet to be announced.

Chris Pratt's New Sci-Fi Thriller Arrives This Month

While Pratt's Owen was not in the latest Jurassic World movie, given that Rebirth was the start of a brand-new trilogy, the actor will be back in the Sci-Fi genre in just two weeks. Pratt's next movie is Mercy, which will arrive in theaters on January 23, 2026. Mercy's cast also includes Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, and Kylie Rogers in key roles.

Mercy offers an intriguing concept as Pratt's character, Detective Chris Raven, is accused of murdering his wife, which leads to him trying to prove his innocence. However, the Sci-Fi twist to this story, which is set in 2029, is that he has 90 minutes to prove that he did not kill his wife to an A.I. judge from the program he helped create.

Why Mercy Is A Sc-Fi Movie Worth Watching?

With Chris strapped to a chair as the A.I. judge analyzes every detail of his life, the new Sci-Fi thriller promises to feel like a shot of adrenaline. There is a 92% guilty threshold in the trial, with Pratt's character having to fall below that line by the time the ordeal is over, or he will be executed.

The Sci-Fi movie is worth watching due to its exciting premise, which ensures that Mercy works as both a thriller, leaving viewers unsure of whether Chris will be able to escape a grim fate, and a character study, as the audience will go on a journey as the A.I. judge examines the detective's life down to the smallest details.

Such a story needs two seasoned actors to anchor it, which is why the Sci-Fi movie is well-served with Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson as its leads. The latter is also known for her role in the Dune franchise, one of the best Sci-Fi franchises of all time. Chris has to solve his wife's murder to survive, making Mercy a must-watch for Sci-Fi fans.