Catch Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson in the Sci-Fi Thriller Mercy Early and Free
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon is offering readers a chance to win free tickets to the New York City premiere of Mercy, a new sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson from screenlife pioneer Timur Bekmambetov.
If you are looking to secure plans for your next movie night, a new sci-fi thriller is hitting theaters later this month, and you might have a chance to see it early and completely free. According to a recent report by Polygon, Amazon MGM Studios is rolling out Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, with a theatrical release slated for January 23. Ahead of the premiere, Polygon is offering fans a chance to grab two free tickets to the official New York City screening on Tuesday, January 20, with the main cast expected to be in attendance. To throw your hat in the ring, you just need to head over to Polygon and fill out their entry form before the cutoff on January 14.
The film itself comes from director Timur Bekmambetov, who is widely known as a pioneer of the screenlife storytelling format. If you enjoyed movies like Unfriended and Searching, you already know the vibe, because Bekmambetov builds his narratives entirely through everyday digital devices, security feeds, and virtual interfaces. In Mercy, the near future setting follows Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murdering his wife. He finds himself trapped with only 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an artificial intelligence judge played by Rebecca Ferguson. True Detective star Kali Reis also features in the cast as an outside investigator, meaning the movie breaks away from pure screenlife limitations for some traditional thriller action.
For anyone following cross-platform entertainment trends, the premise feels like a fun twist on classic cyber-dystopias and interactive media tropes. While we usually spend our time tracking cloud gaming expansions or the latest battle pass drops, sci-fi cinema often explores the same digital anxieties and tech-heavy themes that define our favorite interactive spaces. If you happen to be in the New York area and want to check out how Bekmambetov evolves his signature format on the big screen, make sure to submit your entry to Polygon before the deadline hits. Otherwise, you can catch the wider release in theaters starting January 23.
Tags: Movies, Sci-Fi, Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Polygon
Original article: Polygon