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Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix has acquired Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup, InterPositive, for $587 million in cash. This significant investment highlights the streaming giant's aggressive push into integrating artificial intelligence into content production workflows.

Background

The film industry is increasingly adopting AI tools for scriptwriting, visual effects, and post-production to reduce costs and accelerate timelines. High-profile celebrity-backed startups are emerging to bridge the gap between traditional filmmaking and generative AI technologies.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Jul 20, 2026 at 05:45 AM
Score
9.0 / 10