A massive winter storm impacting much of the U.S. is taking a toll on the domestic box office as numerous communities and cities advise citizens to stay home. Overall revenue is expected to fall to the lowest point of the year to date, while it could also be the first weekend to come in behind the same frame in 2025.
The weekend’s winner will be Timur Bekmambetov‘s new thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt as a man who is on trial for murdering his wife. In a chilling development, he learns his fate rests in the hands of an artificial intelligence judge. MGM Amazon Studios is estimating a $12.6 million opening, in line with expectations, although some had hoped for closer to $15 millions.
The storm isn’t Mercy’s only challenge. Critics have snubbed the film, while audience exits are only so-so, including a B- CinemaScore.
Mercy does…
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