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In Mercy, a sci-fi crime thriller set in 2029, detective Raven is tried by an AI judge in a 90-minute, no-appeal courtroom that streams evidence in real time. Rebecca Ferguson plays Judge Maddox, with Chris Pratt as the accused detective, and the film uses Timur Bekmambetov’s Screenlife style to unfold the case live on screen; the Amazon MGM Studios release hits theaters and platforms on January 23, 2026.
Mercy is a brisk screenlife thriller in which Chris Pratt’s character must prove his innocence to an AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson) who reviews cloud surveillance footage after a murder. Set in 2029 Los Angeles, the 90-minute film leans on surveillance footage, features a late car chase, and pairs Pratt’s restrained performance with Ferguson’s poker‑faced depth to explore AI’s promise and paranoia—though the constant screens may leave viewers craving a digital detox.
Ice Cube filmed scenes for the 2025 movie 'War of the Worlds' during the pandemic in 2020, shooting in isolation without the director or other actors, which contributed to the film's delayed release. The movie, shot mainly through computer screens and surveillance footage, premiered on Prime Video after a lengthy post-production process.
The 2025 adaptation of War of the Worlds starring Ice Cube, shot entirely in a screenlife format, has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, receiving a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread criticism for its poor quality and excessive product placement, making it one of the most panned movies of the year.