Christian Mercuri
Christian Mercuri | |
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| Born | United States |
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| Years active | 2002 - present |
Christian Mercuri is an American film executive and producer known for his work in international film sales, financing, and production. He is the founder and chairman of Capstone, whose operations are divided between Capstone Studios and Capstone Global.
Early life
Mercuri began his professional career outside the film industry before transitioning into entertainment.[1]
Career
Mercuri joined Nu Image/Millennium Films in 2002, initially as an office manager before on the production side with company co-founder Avi Lerner and later moving into international sales. In November 2007, he became vice-president of international sales at the company, where he represented the company's slate at international film markets, including the European Film Market and Cannes.[1]
In 2011, Mercuri joined Red Granite Pictures as part of a group of executives recruited from Millennium Films/Nu Image, alongside Danny Dimbort and production executive Joe Gatta.[2][3] He served as co-president of Red Granite Pictures' international division, where he oversaw greenlight process and distribution for films including The Wolf of Wall Street and Dumb and Dumber To.[4]
In April 2017, Mercuri founded Capstone Group, a Beverly Hills-based production and international sales company.[5][6] In September 2022, Mercuri stated that Capstone had restructured its operations into two divisions: Capstone Studios, focused on production and financing, and Capstone Global, handling international sales.[7]
Mercuri has also served as a producer and executive producer on numerous films developed through Capstone, including Vanquish (2020),[8] Fall (2022),[9] The Estate (2022),[10] Breathe (2022),[11] Black Lotus (2022),[12] Sympathy for the Devil (2023),[13] Kandahar (2023),[14] Silent Night (2023),[15] and Boy Kills World (2023).[16]
In 2025, Mercuri was an executive producer on Coyotes, a horror-comedy directed by Colin Minihan. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest and was released theatrically on October 3, 2025, by Aura Entertainment.[17]
Mercuri was the financier and producer of Obsession,[18] the horror film directed by Curry Barker, which has received positive critical reception and strong box office performance following its theatrical release in 2026.[19]
Filmography
Producer
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | She Is Love | Producer |
| 2022 | Fall | Producer |
| 2023 | Silent Night | Producer |
| 2023 | Kandahar | Producer |
| 2023 | Black Lotus | Producer |
| 2024 | Don't Move | Producer |
| 2024 | Breathe | Producer |
| 2025 | Wildcat | Producer |
| 2025 | Trap House | Producer |
| 2025 | Obsession | Producer |
| 2026 | Fall 2: Deadpoint | Producer |
Executive producer
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Friends with Kids | Executive producer |
| 2011 | Elephant White | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Out of the Furnace | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Horns | Executive producer |
| 2013 | A Case of You | Executive producer |
| 2014 | Dumb and Dumber To | Executive producer |
| 2014 | Dying of the Light | Executive producer |
| 2017 | Papillon | Executive producer |
| 2017 | The Outcasts | Executive producer |
| 2019 | The Courier | Executive producer |
| 2019 | The Kid | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Rogue | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Bill & Ted Face the Music | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Force of Nature | Executive producer |
| 2020 | The Postcard Killings | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Four Good Days | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Come Away | Executive producer |
| 2021 | National Champions | Executive producer |
| 2021 | The Guilty | Executive producer |
| 2021 | Endangered Species | Executive producer |
| 2021 | Vanquish | Executive producer |
| 2022 | The Estate | Executive producer |
| 2022 | Prisoner's Daughter | Executive producer |
| 2022 | Padre Pio | Executive producer |
| 2022 | A Day to Die | Executive producer |
| 2022 | Shattered | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Dangerous Waters | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Boy Kills World | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Sympathy for the Devil | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Spinning Gold | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Manodrome | Executive producer |
| 2023 | The Old Way | Executive producer |
| 2024 | Riff Raff | Executive producer |
| 2025 | Under the Stars | Executive producer |
References
- 1 2 Hazelton, John. "Mercuri rising: Profile ofNu Image/Millennium's Christian Mercuri". Screen. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (2017-05-02). "Red Granite: What Lies Ahead for the Embattled Company With Its Sales Arm Gone?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (2011-05-09). "Red Granite to form int'l division". Variety. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2017-04-26). "Red Granite Co-President Christian Mercuri Launching Capstone Group Ahead Of Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2017-04-26). "Former Red Granite Chief Launches New Movie Production, Finance Firm Capstone Group". TheWrap. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (2017-04-26). "Cannes: Capstone Group Formed by Christian Mercuri". Variety. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Goldstein, Gregg (2022-09-11). "Revamped Capstone in Toronto With 'Prisoner's Daughter' and New Slate of Pics". Variety. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (2020-09-11). "Morgan Freeman & Ruby Rose Lead Cast In Action-Thriller 'Vanquish', Capstone Launches Pic Currently Shooting In Mississippi — Toronto". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Scott, Ryan (2023-10-31). "A Fall Trilogy Is Now In The Works, So Get Ready To Fall With A Vengeance". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Goldbart, Max; Wiseman, Andreas (2022-02-07). "Capstone Launches Toni Collette-Anna Faris Comedy For EFM; Channel 4 Unveils All-Disabled Paralympics Presenting Lineup – Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Kay, Jeremy. "Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Common, Sam Worthington to star in Capstone Cannes sales title 'Breathe'". Screen. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (2022-07-15). "Frank Grillo Boards Action-Thriller 'Black Lotus' From Director Todor Chapkanov". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (2022-09-06). "Nicolas Cage, Joel Kinnaman Starring in Psychological Thriller 'Sympathy for the Devil' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (2022-02-08). "'Kandahar': Capstone's Christian Mercuri Talks Shooting Gerard Butler Actioner In Saudi Arabia, Plus Behind The Scenes Photos". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Welk, Brian (2022-04-04). "Kid Cudi Joins John Woo's Dialogue-Free Action Film 'Silent Night'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-01-23). "Lionsgate & Roadside Attractions Acquire TIFF Midnight Madness Movie 'Boy Kills World' Starring Bill Skarsgård, Michelle Dockery". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (2025-08-19). "Justin Long, Kate Bosworth's Horror-Comedy 'Coyotes' Sets Fall Release (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-11-05). "Focus Features Sets Early Summer 2026 Date For Curry Barker's Horror Pic 'Obsession'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2026-05-31). "Box Office: 'Backrooms' $81M U.S, $118MWW Opening Is An A24 Record". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-08.