Mercy Worldwide Box Office Update: Late January 2026

Mercy (2026), the Amazon MGM Studios sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has accumulated a modest worldwide total amid a challenging post-holiday release window impacted by severe winter weather in the US and mixed critical reception.

Current Worldwide Gross Breakdown

• Domestic (US & Canada): $14,677,819
• International: $11,600,000 (from approximately 80-81 territories, with notable contributions from China at around $2.6 million, Mexico ~$965,000, UK ~$866,000, and smaller takes in markets like Germany and Italy)
• Worldwide Total: $26,277,819 (consistent across major trackers like The Numbers; some earlier reports listed $20.6-26.3 million range depending on exact update timing, but $26.3 million aligns with Wikipedia/The Numbers citations as of January 29-31, 2026)

This places Mercy as one of the top-grossing films of early 2026 so far, ranking around #4 on year-to-date worldwide charts behind holdovers like Avatar: Fire and Ash and others, but with limited blockbuster momentum.

Key Performance Notes

• The film opened January 23, 2026, to $10.8 million domestically over the three-day weekend (Friday $5.0M, Saturday $4.0M, Sunday $1.8M), securing No. 1 despite a brutal US winter storm that suppressed attendance and caused theater closures/power issues.
• International debut added roughly $11.6 million in its opening frame (per Screen Daily estimates for new releases), pushing early global totals to $22-23 million before settling into the current figure.
• With a reported production budget of $60 million (excluding marketing), theatrical profitability remains unlikely without strong streaming performance on Prime Video or exceptional legs. Projections suggest a final worldwide run in the $40-50 million range at best, based on historical multiples for similar mid-tier sci-fi thrillers under director Timur Bekmambetov.

Why the Numbers Matter in Context

In a slow January frame dominated by holdovers and weather disruptions, Mercy delivered a symbolic win by dethroning Avatar: Fire and Ash domestically. However, its front-loaded performance (heavy reliance on opening weekend) and poor critic scores (around 21-25% on Rotten Tomatoes) have capped upside. Audience reception appears warmer in some pockets, helping minor daily surges (e.g., +76% on Discount Tuesday), but not enough for sustained theatrical legs.

Mercy highlights ongoing challenges for original mid-budget films in crowded/streaming-hybrid markets, even with A-list stars like Pratt and Ferguson. For full tracking, refer to Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, or IMDbPro. Updates expected as more international markets roll out (e.g., France, Korea in late January/early February).

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