His new dystopian thriller, Mercy, is now playing in theaters. He recently explained why he’s been more careful about what he posts on social media, acknowledging that online platforms often act as swift and harsh critics, quickly condemning remarks that others find offensive.
Chris Pratt discussed his new film on KIIS FM’s The Smallzy Show. The movie features Rebecca Ferguson as an AI judge deciding if Pratt’s character—a detective in Los Angeles—is guilty of his wife’s murder. Pratt shared that, given how quickly things are scrutinized online, especially for public figures, he’s become much more careful about what he posts.
I’m not sure if a specific movie taught me this, but it seems like everyone is realizing the same thing: I’m now much more careful about what I share online.
He explained that when Twitter first launched, he only had around 100 followers – people he was close to and felt comfortable sharing private jokes with. He’d post those kinds of things on Twitter, but as his following grew to over 60 million, he realized he couldn’t continue sharing such personal or inappropriate content.
Things are different for Pratt now. Making a joke publicly can easily cause a negative reaction, something that wasn’t as common before when his audience was smaller and more private.
I read a humorous article about boat names. It pointed out that a silly name like ‘Salty Hooker’ is funny on a cheap boat, but would be completely inappropriate – and get you ostracized – if applied to a massive, expensive yacht. Social media works the same way. As your audience grows, you have to be much more careful about what you say and do, and really control your behavior.
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Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences generally liked the new movie, suggesting a strong opening weekend at the box office. With a budget of $60 million, Mercy is projected to earn $12–15 million, enough to surpass Avatar: Fire and Ash as the top movie. The fantasy sequel is expected to earn $7–9 million in its sixth weekend, as its time in theaters winds down.
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This weekend brings new releases like Return to Silent Hill, while 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple is starting its second week after a weak opening. Mercy is expected to easily beat both of these films at the box office, giving director Pratt another number one hit.
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