Chris Pratt’s Latest Sci-Fi Flop Is Dominating on Streaming Already

A Chris Pratt sci-fi flop is drawing significant attention on Amazon Prime Video, where it has quickly climbed the platform’s rankings in the United States. The movie, which underperformed in theaters, is now finding renewed attention on streaming. 

Mercy is topping Prime Video’s streaming chart

Mercy has climbed to the top of the movie rankings on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, despite its underwhelming theatrical performance earlier this year. 

According to FlixPatrol, the Chris Pratt-led sci-fi thriller secured the first position on the platform’s movie rankings on March 23, 2026. It has surpassed several high-profile movies, including Shrek 2, A Minecraft Movie, Scream, The Wrecking Crew, and others. The film has also ranked third on the overall top 10 list in the United States for the same day.

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the film was released in theaters on January 23, 2026. Despite expectations surrounding its release, it fell short commercially. The film earned approximately $54.5 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $60 million. However, it performance on streaming suggests that the film has found a larger audience. 

The film is set in the near future. It follows a criminal case involving Pratt as Detective Christopher “Chris” Raven, who is accused of killing his wife. He is required to prove his innocence within a limited time frame. Raven must do so before a final decision is made by an advanced artificial intelligence system. The AI judge, Judge Maddox, is played by Rebecca Ferguson, who oversees the case and determines the outcome.

The supporting cast includes Kali Reis as Jacqueline “Jaq” Diallo, Annabelle Wallis as Nicole Raven, and Chris Sullivan as Robert “Rob” Nelson, among others. 

Critical response to Mercy was largely unfavorable. The film holds a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 178 reviews. In contrast, audience reception has been significantly stronger, with an 83% score on the Popcornmeter.

Source: Comingsoon.net