“Mercy” rises to no. 1 in its US debut, plus watch this special video of Chris Pratt greeting his Pinoy fans

Mercy rises to the top of the American box office in its debut, the futuristic action thriller dethroning Avatar: Fire and Ash’s five-week reign. Mercy is set in a not too distant future, where Det. Chris Raven (Chris Pratt)  stands accused of killing his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the A.I. judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson), or face the death penalty.

Watch Chris Pratt’s greeting: https://youtu.be/md_6ZdEWNfI

The cast talks about how the film makes use of the current rise of AI, with Chris Pratt explaining the progression of Judge Maddox’s character. “Chris Raven’s story is his attempt to establish he’s not guilty while being forced to come to terms with his demons,” says Pratt, “but an equally incredible arc is the character of Judge Maddox, who feels like a cold, calculating computer program but through the course of the film actually becomes more sentient. She’s a character who essentially is trying to hide the humanity creeping up inside of her programming.”

Chris Pratt and Kali Reis receive a warm welcome from fans in the Mexico premiere of “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

Chris Pratt takes a selfie with fans at the premiere of Mercy, localised to Sin Piedad, on January 17 at the Cinépolis Mitikah in Mexico City, MX 

Actor Chris Pratt received a warm welcome from his fans in Mexico City as he made an appearance at the red carpet premiere of his latest film, Mercy (localised as Sin Piedad), last January 17. He was joined by director Timur Bekmambetov, and co-star Kali Reis. The trio greeted the crowd, and took time to pose for selfies and interact with fans.

Get fully immersed with the unique Screenlife style of “Mercy,” a futuristic action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

The intensity  is cranked up to the max as director Timur Bekmambetov’s signature Screenlife style evolves in his dystopian action thriller Mercy. Known for his work in Unfriended and Searching, his fusion of traditional cinematography and onscreen filming pulls the audience into the story. Bekmambetov’s goal has always been to let moviegoers have the most immersive experience possible. “The Screenlife genre requires believable performances and very grounded storytelling,” says Bekmambetov. “When I began Mercy, I thought, ‘In real life I live in two realities at once — the physical world, and a world of windows, buttons, clicks, messages. I work, I fight with people, forgive people, all not in the physical world. So why are we not telling stories about that?’”

Chris Pratt races to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge in the new trailer for “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas Jan 28

A detective is on a ninety minute timer to prove his innocence or face the death penalty in sci-fi thriller Mercy. Starring Chris Pratt as disgraced detective on trial for the murder of his wife, and Rebecca Ferguson as the A.I. judge Mercy. The film is directed and produced by Timur Bekmambetov, who popularized screenlife films with his work on Unfriended (2015) and Searching (2018).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TSCQGx4IF5w

Find out if justice prevails as Mercy is coming to Philippine theaters on January 28, 2026, including IMAX and 3D. Mercy is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #MercyMovie @columbiapicph

90 minutes to prove his innocence or face execution. Watch the official trailer of “Mercy,” starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson

Coming soon in PH cinemas

An A.I. program is now judge, jury, and executioner in “Mercy,” the newest sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. In the near future, a detective  (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/sdV4DDalhL4

In the aftermath of the robot war, the only path forward is into THE ELECTRIC STATE.

Watch the official trailer HERE

Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Stanley Tucci and directed by the Russo Brothers, The Electric State launches globally on MARCH 14. Only on Netflix.

About THE ELECTRIC STATE:

The Electric State is a spectacular adventure from the directors of Avengers: Endgame set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Enola Holmes, Damsel) stars as Michelle, an orphaned teenager navigating life in a society where sentient robots resembling cartoons and mascots, who once served peacefully among humans, now live in exile following a failed uprising. Everything Michelle thinks she knows about the world is upended one night when she’s visited by Cosmo, a sweet, mysterious robot who appears to be controlled by Christopher — Michelle’s genius younger brother whom she thought was dead. Determined to find the beloved sibling she thought she had lost, Michelle sets out across the American southwest with Cosmo, and soon finds herself reluctantly joining forces with Keats (Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World), a low-rent smuggler, and his wisecracking robot sidekick, Herman (voiced by Anthony Mackie). As they venture into the Exclusion Zone, a walled-off corner in the desert where robots now exist on their own, Keats and Michelle find a strange, colorful group of new animatronic allies — and begin to learn that the forces behind Christopher’s disappearance are more sinister than they ever expected.

THE ELECTRIC STATE Premieres globally on March 2025

Robots lost their freedom. Humans lost connection. 

An orphan, a smuggler, and a missing boy may be the key to saving everything.

The Electric State is a spectacular adventure from the directors of Avengers: Endgame set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Enola Holmes, Damsel) stars as Michelle, an orphaned teenager navigating life in a society where sentient robots resembling cartoons and mascots, who once served peacefully among humans, now live in exile following a failed uprising. Everything Michelle thinks she knows about the world is upended one night when she’s visited by Cosmo, a sweet, mysterious robot who appears to be controlled by Christopher — Michelle’s genius younger brother whom she thought was dead. Determined to find the beloved sibling she thought she had lost, Michelle sets out across the American southwest with Cosmo, and soon finds herself reluctantly joining forces with Keats (Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World), a low-rent smuggler, and his wisecracking robot sidekick, Herman (voiced by Anthony Mackie). As they venture into the Exclusion Zone, a walled-off corner in the desert where robots now exist on their own, Keats and Michelle find a strange, colorful group of new animatronic allies — and begin to learn that the forces behind Christopher’s disappearance are more sinister than they ever expected.

Embark on an Extraordinary Quest in Disney and Pixar’s “Onward”

In Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” Ian Lightfoot’s mom has his back
—even when his hyperactive pet dragon, Blazey, is misbehaving.
Featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the voice of Mom,
and Tom Holland as the voice of Ian

In Philippine cinemas starting March 4, with an early special release on Leap Day – February 29.

The studios of Disney and Pixar have taken moviegoers in many locations—from under the sea, into space, back in time, and into the toy box. Now, as both studios expand their wings, they open their doors to a brand-new, thrilling world where fantasy meets familiar.

"The LEGO Movie 2" Goes Where No Brick Has Gone Before

Not long ago in a town called Bricksburg, a super-friendly, upbeat and endlessly optimistic guy named Emmet rose from a most ordinary life to become The Special in the mega-hit animated adventure “The LEGO Movie.” Overcoming his doubts and an apparent lack of any notable skills or experience, this LEGO minifigure in the bright orange vest bravely followed his destiny to become a Master Builder and—with the help of his friends—saved the city, won Lucy’s heart and helped make “Everything is Awesome” an irresistible dance-party singalong the world over.

Witness the Jurassic World through SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience

As SM Cinema launch the Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest film exhibitor in the country recently unveiled the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom interactive exhibit in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium. 

The interactive exhibit features dinosaur displays and the nest of Owen’s lead raptor Blue. The Jurassic World IQ of the guests were also put into test through the dino games and quizzes, and top scorers received exclusive Jurassic World prizes!  

Movie goers can enjoy films beyond the big screen through exciting life-like interactive exhibits and engaging activities. With this, SM Cinema makes movies come to life and enables movie goers to enjoy the full cinematic experience, from on-screen to on-ground, and online. 

Chris Pratt, the Alpha Male Takes on "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"

Chris Pratt has firmly secured himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men.  He most recently returned to the wildly popular role of Star-Lord in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War.   

Now, Pratt reprises his iconic raptor master role in Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the 2015 global megahit Jurassic World.

Says director J.A. Bayona, “Chris created an amazing character, providing Owen Grady with genuine charm and comedy.  He has an honest inner strength that somehow communicates to the audienc

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Stampedes Into PH Cinemas June 6

Don’t look now, but Philippine moviegoers are in for special treat as Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in cinemas nationwide on June 6 -- sixteen days earlier than most territories around the world, including North America.

This only demonstrates that the Philippines is a highly regarded market by Hollywood studios. In particular, the early bow of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Manila is Universal Pictures’ way of thanking local fans for their overwhelming support for the first Jurassic World in 2015, one of the biggest-grossing films of all-time in Philippine history.

"Jurassic World" Sequel Has More Dinos Than Past Installments Combined

In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, audiences will be thrilled by more dinosaurs than all past Jurassic movies combined! That’s the bold promise made by Fallen Kingdom filmmakers in the new featurette that’s just been released by Universal Pictures.

Check out the More Dinosaurs featurette below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

Spielberg Takes You To an Inside Look at "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"

Universal Pictures has shared “A Look Inside Featurette” for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, with no less than original Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg introducing the video.  He is later joined by Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow and Fallen Kingdom helmer, J.A. Bayona.

Check out the featurette below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Unveils Two New Posters

Life finds a way, or so the tagline says in the new posters of Universal Pictures’ action adventure  Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World. 

Check out the one-sheets below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018. 

Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Pratt and Howard are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.

It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles.

When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times

Dinosaurs Terrify in Final Trailer of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"

Universal Pictures has released the new and final trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World.

Check out the trailer below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IEPO2m4fe14

New Epic Global Trailer of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Astounds

The second global trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World, has just been unveiled by Universal Pictures.

Check out the trailer below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Trailer Puts Man, Dinosaurs in Peril

Universal Pictures has just launched the first global trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World.

Check out the trailer below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

"Passengers" -- Year's First Visually Stunning Film

“It’s always good when you can create your own world,” says director Morten Tyldum, who creates a new vision of space travel in Passengers, touted to be the first visually stunning film of 2017. “I’m a huge sci-fi fan, and I also have such respect for the genre, so I wanted to try to do something that had never been done before.”

In the film, Aurora (Jennifer Lawrence) and Jim (Chris Pratt) are two strangers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. Jim and Aurora are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction as the ship teeters on the brink of collapse, jeopardizing the lives of the passengers on the greatest mass migration in human history.

Chris Pratt, a Different Kind of Galactic Guardian in "Passengers"

He has firmly secured himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men with smash hits as Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World and The Magnificent Seven. Now, Chris Pratt headlines Columbia Pictures' new futuristic thriller Passengers opposite Jennifer Lawrence.

“Passengers is about two people who were supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime – the 120-year journey to a new planet – when they get woken up 90 years too early,” says Pratt. “But it turns out there’s a reason they woke up early. They have to solve the mystery of the malfunction, and fix a ship that is quickly failing, if they are going to survive and save the lives of the passengers on the greatest mass migration in human history.”

Pratt’s character, Jim, decides to give up his life on Earth for very practical reasons. “He’s kind of a throwback,” says Pratt, “very much a working class guy. He’s considered a desirable trade, as a mechanical engineer, because he’ll be helping to start a civilization. If something breaks, he’ll be there to fix it.”