Mercy End Credits: What You Missed After the Final Scene

Alright, let’s cut straight to it: if you just watched 'Mercy' and you’re sitting through the credits hoping for that sneaky extra scene—a post-credits hint at a sequel, maybe, or just one last gotcha moment—you can go ahead and gather your popcorn trash. There’s nothing waiting at the end of the credits. Zero bonus scenes, zero teasers. This is one of those rare movies that doesn’t try to extend your night by a couple more minutes with Marvel-style bait.

What’s 'Mercy' All About?

Quick refresher in case you’ve seen the trailer but are blurry on the details: 'Mercy' is a near-future sci-fi thriller helmed by Timur Bekmambetov, the same guy behind 'Wanted.' The plot’s got a pretty bonkers hook: Chris Pratt (yes, that Chris Pratt) is Chris Raven, a detective who gets accused of murdering his wife. Instead of a jury trial, there’s an advanced AI running the show as judge, who gives Raven only 90 minutes to clear his name. If he can’t, well... the judge skips right to execution. Talk about instant justice.

So, No Setup for a Sequel?

Not that I could find. This movie isn’t dangling sequel bait, and honestly, with how the film wraps up, it feels pretty self-contained. No 'Mystery Box' at the end of the credits, no stinger with a shadowy new villain, nothing. If you were hoping for some kind of comic-book-style universe setup, sorry—it’s not that kind of movie.

How’s It Doing With Critics?

If you’ve been hearing a lot about 'Mercy' recently, it’s probably because the reviews aren’t exactly glowing. The Metacritic score is sitting at a chilly 35, which officially lands it in 'Generally Unfavorable.' That, combined with the lack of any sequel tease, means we shouldn’t expect to see 'Mercy 2: Robo Judge Boogaloo' announced any time soon. Of course, stranger things have happened in Hollywood, but for now, this looks like a one-and-done situation.

Chris Pratt’s Take

Chris Pratt seems genuinely jazzed about the project, despite those reviews. He said in an interview that working with Bekmambetov again was a big draw—apparently, he’s been a fan since they worked together on 'Wanted.' But here’s the bit that caught my attention: Pratt was apparently excited that 'Mercy' isn’t based on familiar IP, comic book, or remake territory. He actually found the story 'relatable' in a kind of 'this isn’t that far-fetched' way, thanks to the AI trial setup. Given the amount of sci-fi stuff that is, frankly, completely out there, that’s saying something.

'It is science fiction, but it doesn't feel far-fetched. With the technology and Timur's screenlife films, we could turn it into a real blockbuster visual extravaganza. This script is the perfect embodiment of that.'

On top of that, Pratt basically says he was 'dying' to work with Bekmambetov again and that the project was ticking all his boxes. So, even if the critics aren’t in love, at least the people making it were excited.

Here’s What You Need to Know:

• No post-credits, mid-credits, or end-credits scenes—once the movie’s done, it’s done
• 'Mercy' is not based on an existing property (refreshing for once), and it tells a self-contained story
• Critical reception is not great (Metacritic: 35), so sequel talk is pretty much on ice unless something dramatic happens
• Director: Timur Bekmambetov (of 'Wanted' fame); Star: Chris Pratt as a wrongly-accused detective in a future where AI is running the courtroom
• Chris Pratt is into it because of both the director and the original premise—no franchise baggage, no recycled IP

If you stuck around through the credits hoping for something extra from 'Mercy,' consider your curiosity solved. This one’s straight to the point, for better or worse.