The Verge
6/23/2026

Film studios decline distribution of Sam Altman biography, signaling reluctance to critique Big Tech
Original: Hollywood is bending the knee to OpenAI
Short summary
Major film studios including Netflix and Warner Bros. declined distribution deals for 'Artificial,' a biographical drama about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, suggesting Hollywood studios are avoiding critical narratives about Big Tech. Only smaller independent distributors Neon and Mubi remain interested in the nearly completed film.
- •Amazon MGM dropped distribution late in production; Netflix, A24, Warner Bros., and Focus Features all passed
- •Only Neon and Mubi still interested in the Sam Altman biography
- •Pattern indicates entertainment industry reluctance to produce critical tech company stories
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