Disney invested $1 billion in OpenAI and licensed over 200 characters for use in Sora generated videos. Critterz is an AI powered animated film with a $30 million budget, set for a 2026 release after debuting at Cannes. Compared to Pixars recent flop Elio , which cost over $200 million, Critterz highlights AIs potential for lower cost production. The animation industry has pushed back against...
