Ben Affleck won't say which parts of Netflix's Animals used AI
At Bloomberg's 2026 Screentime event, Ben Affleck said he used AI for lots of things in his Netflix movie Animals but declined to specify which parts.
Ben Affleck said he used artificial intelligence for multiple purposes in his upcoming Netflix film Animals, but he declined to say which parts of the movie relied on the technology. The actor and director made the comments at Bloomberg's 2026 Screentime event, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Animals premieres on Netflix on Oct. 9. Affleck did not elaborate on how AI was used in the production or which scenes it touched.
Affleck also said he sold his AI company, InterPositive, to Netflix for nearly $600 million. The sale price was previously reported, and Affleck restated the figure at the event.
Separately, Affleck said he and Matt Damon went on Joe Rogan's podcast to push back on a viral claim that Netflix made them restate the plot of The Rip. Damon had said on The Joe Rogan Experience that Netflix asks for a big set piece in the first five minutes and plot reiteration, a quote that spread widely. Affleck said their own experience with Netflix was contrary to that description.
Quick answers
When does Ben Affleck's movie Animals come out on Netflix?
Animals premieres on Netflix on Oct. 9.
Did Ben Affleck say which parts of Animals used AI?
No. He said he used AI for lots of things in the film but declined to specify which parts.
What did Affleck say about selling InterPositive to Netflix?
He said he sold his AI company InterPositive to Netflix for nearly $600 million.