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AI in Film Production: A Mixed Bag of Opportunities and Concerns

Updated 2026-10-10 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Netflix has reportedly used AI on over 300 titles. While some directors see potential cost savings, others warn that human touch is essential for maintaining quality. 'The Outlaws' director Kang Yoon-sung suggests AI could reduce film budgets by up to 40%, but emphasizes the need for a human element.

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AI Can Cut Film Budgets by Up to 40%, Says ‘The Outlaws’ Director Kang Yoon-sung, as Netflix Reveals Use on 300 Titles: ‘A Human Touch Is Absolutely Essential’

Netflix has used AI in one form or another on some 300 of its titles, Lee Sung-gyun, the streamer’s senior director of APAC production, told an audience at the Busan International Film Festival. On the same panel, “The Outlaws” director Kang Yoon-sung said AI workflows could take 30% to 40% off a fe

2026-10-10 10:09 UTC