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OpenAI comes for Hollywood with Critterz, an AI-powered animated film

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OpenAI comes for Hollywood with Critterz, an AI-powered animated film

TL;DR

  • OpenAI is supporting the animated film "Critterz" to showcase generative AI to Hollywood.
  • The film is expected to be released in 2026 and will debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Critterz is primarily made using OpenAI's AI tools, including GPT-5.
  • The production budget is under $30 million, with a nine-month schedule.
  • The film aims to address Hollywood's concerns about AI, including slow uptake, talent resistance, intellectual property, and creative agency.