China’s first AI-generated film is a flop. Some still see it as the future of cinema
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Key context: <p>Chinese investors placing high value on AI despite unpopularity of Sanxingdui: Future Past</p><p>China’s first fully AI-generated movie has flopped, earning just 1.7m yuan (£191,000) at the box office despite costing “tens of millions” to make, according to its producer.</p><p>But is it any good? The Guardian watched Sanxingdui: Future Past in a virtually empty cinema in Beijing, and found it no worse than plenty of human-centred mindless action flicks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/nov/03/china-first-ai-generated-film-flops-cinema-future">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Chinese investors placing high value on AI despite unpopularity of Sanxingdui: Future PastChina’s first fully AI-generated movie has flopped, earning just 1.7m yuan (£191,000) at the box office despite costing “tens of millions” to make, according to its producer.But is it any good? The Guardian watched Sanxingdui: Future Past in a virtually empty cinema in Beijing, and found it no worse than plenty of human-centred mindless action flicks. Continue reading...
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