AI in cinema sparks debate

Artificial intelligence has become a prominent topic in the film industry, with its use in areas like enhancing visuals or improving dubbing sparking both excitement and controversy.

Controversy in The Brutist

In early 2025, Brady Corbet’s film The Brutalist faced criticism when it was revealed that AI was used to improve the Hungarian accents of actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, raising questions about authenticity and the role of technology in filmmaking.

First AI-generated feature film

On October 23, 2026, the Chinese film Sanxingdui: Future Past premiered, marking a new milestone as the first full-length movie entirely created by artificial intelligence, signaling a major shift in cinematic production methods.

Sylvester Stallone supports AI

Sylvester Stallone, known for his role as Rocky Balboa, expressed support for the growing use of AI in film during an interview on the podcast The Overlap, stating that AI is a force that will remain in the industry regardless of resistance.

Stallone’s vision for AI in film

Stallone had previously suggested using AI to age himself for a future Rambo film but was out of the spotlight for the role, which went to Noah Centineo. He emphasized the inevitability of AI’s integration, predicting a future with multiple AI-generated versions of famous figures.