NEW MOVIES: Jan. 22-28, 2026, “Mercy,” “The Testament of Ann Lee,” “The Dreamer Cinderella,” “Standout: The Ben Kjar Story”

MERCY

Mercy is an upcoming American science fiction action thriller film starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. It is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Marco van Belle, and produced by Charles Roven and Bekmambetov.

Mercy is scheduled for release in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on January 23, 2026.

Premise

In 2029 Los Angeles, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI judge he once championed before it determines his fate.

Cast

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THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker Movement, was proclaimed the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events.

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THE DREAMER CINDERELLA

The Cinderella story of Xochitl, a fruit vendor, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a film director makes her the subject of a daring bet. What follows may destroy her life or make her a star.

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STANDOUT: THE BEN KJAR STORY

With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.

Overview

Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warn that his life will be overshadowed by limitations. Ben yearns for an ordinary life free from the harsh scrutiny he faces daily. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignites a fire within him. Wrestling becomes his proving ground, a place where he learns to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushes himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arise and ridicule resurfaces, Ben finds himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his unique path and boldly stand out.

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