‘Mercy’ OTT release: All you need to know about Chris Pratt starrer sci-fi thriller’s digital debut

After completing its theatrical run, Chris Pratt starrer sci-fi thriller ‘Mercy’ marked its digital debut in India on February 17. The much-anticipated film is set in a near-future Los Angeles where artificial intelligence governs the legal system. The film explores a chilling scenario: what happens when algorithms replace human judgment? Here’s all you need to know about the digital debut of ‘Mercy.’For viewers in India, Mercy began streaming on February 17. Currently, the film is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video. The 90-minute sci-fi thriller is available in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.Chris Pratt leads the cast alongside Rebecca Ferguson, who is known for her roles in ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘Dune.’ The film also features Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers in supporting roles. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the story revolves around LAPD Detective Chris Raven, played by Chris Pratt. Raven finds himself accused of murdering his wife and is given just 90 minutes to prove his innocence. However, this is no ordinary trial. Instead of a courtroom filled with lawyers and jurors, an advanced AI system presides over the proceedings, acting as judge and jury. The AI judge, voiced by Ferguson, evaluates the evidence in real time and will decide whether Raven walks free or faces fatal consequences. Chris Pratt told Deadline that the film’s shooting style added to the intensity of the performance. The actor explained that Mercy was filmed almost like a stage production, using extended takes that lasted up to an hour. He revealed that he was genuinely strapped into the chair during filming, which naturally heightened the feeling of confinement and urgency seen on screen. According to him, this physical restriction helped bring authenticity to Raven’s desperation.