Neon has acquired the film “Artificial,” after Amazon MGM Studios drops it, according to multiple reports. The movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino, centers on OpenAI and follows events surrounding the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman, including his ouster and later reinstatement. Coverage describes the acquisition as a continuation of the film’s search for a distributor following Amazon’s decision not to move forward. The reports also place the development in the context of shifting business relationships around OpenAI, noting Amazon had previously backed or invested in the company before stepping away from the film.
While details of the acquisition terms and release plan are not fully specified in the summaries provided, all outlets agree on the key sequence: Amazon MGM Studios exits the project, and Neon becomes the new home for the distribution rights. The Independent and Los Angeles Times both describe the deal as an acquisition by Neon, framing it as an indie distributor stepping in after Amazon’s withdrawal.
