Eli Roth has confirmed that generative AI was used in his upcoming horror film “Ice Cream Man,” shortly before its Aug. 7 premiere. Earlier, Roth had suggested that an animated sequence in the movie was drawn by him, implying that AI tools were not involved. After questions and criticism emerged about the extent of AI use, Roth issued a clarification stating that he “misspoke” about the production process. In a statement circulated through Polygon, Roth said he used AI-assisted shots as part of the sequence. The outlets reporting the update describe the admission as a correction to his prior public remarks, and they note that it comes days ahead of the film’s release. While the director’s comments focus on the specific use of AI for certain animated visuals, the reporting indicates that his earlier messaging led to uncertainty about whether generative AI played a larger role in the film. Both accounts frame the latest disclosure as an acknowledgement of AI involvement following public scrutiny.