OpenAI debuts first AI-generated film, "Critterz," targeting Cannes

OpenAI has produced "Critterz," its first feature-length animated film largely created using its AI tools, including Sora and GPT-5. The film, which follows fantastical creatures in a forest, aims to demonstrate that AI can produce movies faster and cheaper than traditional methods, with a target completion of nine months and a budget under $30 million. "Critterz" is slated for a potential 2026 Cannes Film Festival premiere and represents a significant test case for AI in filmmaking amidst industry concerns about job displacement and copyright issues.