Amazon MGM Studios' 'Mercy', a sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has been shifted from its original August 15, 2025, release date to January 23, 2026. The film's new release date places it amidst a potentially crowded weekend, competing with Disney's 'Weapons' and the horror sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.' While the reason for the delay remains unclear, the studio's confidence in the film is evident in its scheduling against the animated sequel 'Aang: The Last Airbender'.
Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming sci-fi thriller , Mercy , has been delayed. The film, penned by Arthur & Merlin's Marco van Belle and directed by Timur Bekmambetov , known for his work on Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Night Watch, and the 2016 remake of Ben-Hur, follows a detective navigating a near-future conspiracy to clear his name.
Starring Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt and Dune's Rebecca Ferguson alongside an ensemble cast including Annabelle Wallis, Kali Reis, Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi, Kylie Rogers, and Jeff Pierre, Mercy was originally slated for release on August 15, 2025, facing off against Bob Odenkirk's action sequel, Nobody 2. However, the release date has been shifted to January 23, 2026. This move places Mercy in the heart of a potentially crowded weekend, with Disney's Zach Cregger-directed Barbarian follow-up, Weapons, and the horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, also set to premiere.While January is often seen as a dumping ground for films studios lack confidence in, Mercy's original August slot suggests this isn't the case. August typically sees studios releasing more unique and genre-bending films, with past years featuring releases like Edgar Wright's The World's End and Adam Wingard's You're Next. The 2025 August calendar is already packed with titles like the Liam Neeson-led Naked Gun reboot and the Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan-starring Freaky Friday sequel, Freakier Friday. The specific reason for Mercy's delay remains unclear. However, it's possible that post-production hurdles have caused the shift. The lack of any major sci-fi competition scheduled for 2025 suggests that the delay might not be driven by a fear of box office cannibalization. The original August release date implies that Mercy still holds a unique appeal that could have thrived during that period.The film's new release date could ultimately prove beneficial for its success. The weekend following its premiere features the release of Aang: The Last Airbender, an animated sequel to the beloved Nickelodeon fantasy series. This head-to-head matchup with another genre film suggests that Amazon MGM Studios believes in Mercy's ability to attract a dedicated audience, even in the presence of a formidable rival.
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