Mercy Reaches $41M Worldwide Amid US Winter Chaos
Chris Pratt returns to the sci-fi thriller genre with Mercy (2026), directed by Timur Bekmambetov and co-starring Rebecca Ferguson. Released January 23, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios, the film follows a detective (Pratt) racing against time in a near-future world to prove his innocence in his wife’s murder—before an advanced AI judge (Ferguson) delivers a verdict. Shot in IMAX and 3D for immersive tension, it promised high-stakes drama with timely AI themes.
But as of early February 2026 (around February 4), Mercy has grossed approximately $41.2 million worldwide against a $60 million production budget. Domestic earnings stand at about $19.6 million (U.S. and Canada), with international markets contributing $21.6 million. This marks a challenging run for American audiences, especially with brutal winter storms crippling theater turnout nationwide.
Mercy Box Office Breakdown (as of February 4, 2026)
- Domestic (U.S. & Canada): ~$19.6 million (from sources like Box Office Mojo and The Numbers)
- International: ~$21.6 million (stronger in markets like China at $2.6M early on, plus UK, Mexico, and Germany)
- Worldwide Total: $41.2 million
- Opening Weekend (Jan 23-25): $10.8 million to $11.2 million domestically (from 3,468 theaters), briefly topping the chart and ending Avatar: Fire and Ash’s five-weekend reign.
- Global Debut: Around $22-22.8 million (including $11.6 million overseas from 80 markets).
- Key Performance Notes: Opening weekend was ~55% of domestic total so far, with weak legs (multiplier ~1.81). Second weekend added modest international boosts, but overall hold has been soft.
The film briefly claimed #1 domestically despite projections of $10-13 million being hit by severe weather—blizzards, closures in dozens of states, and frigid conditions kept many away from theaters. It unseated Avatar: Fire and Ash temporarily but faded quickly amid competition from holdovers like Zootopia 2 and The Housemaid.
Why Mercy Struggled for U.S. Moviegoers
- Harsh Weather Impact: A massive winter storm blanketed much of the country, shutting down theaters and reducing foot traffic—experts note it was one of the quietest weekends of 2026 so far.
- Reviews & Reception: Critics gave it mixed-to-negative scores (low Rotten Tomatoes aggregates, around 24-30% in reports), calling it predictable despite strong visuals and AI concepts. Audiences were kinder (Popcornmeter ~80-82%), praising it as a “solid popcorn flick” in premium formats, but B- CinemaScore vibes limited word-of-mouth.
- Genre & Marketing Challenges: Sci-fi thrillers like this often cap out without massive buzz. Only ~12% of the opening came from IMAX/3D despite heavy push—many preferred home viewing or skipped due to the storm.
- Budget Reality: With marketing costs, it’s tracking for theatrical losses (projected final global under $65 million in some analyses). Break-even likely needs $150M+ globally.
Still, Mercy ranks among 2026’s early earners (behind films like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple), showing Pratt’s star power can draw crowds even in tough conditions. International appeal helped balance the domestic dip, and it may find new life on Prime Video streaming soon.
For American fans into futuristic suspense, AI drama, and Pratt’s action-hero charm, Mercy offers thrills in bursts—best experienced in premium formats if you can catch it. Will VOD boost its legacy? Early signs point to yes for home viewers.
Stay tuned to NRI Globe for more on global box office trends, Hollywood updates for NRIs, Chris Pratt projects, and how these films resonate with diaspora audiences chasing big-screen excitement from the U.S.
Have you seen Mercy yet? Did the AI storyline hook you, or was the storm the real villain? Share your thoughts below!
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