OpenAI has forged a partnership with a renowned film production company to bring forth the animated feature film, Critterz, slated for a worldwide release next year. This strategic initiative is designed to showcase the prowess of generative AI in accelerating and slashing costs in the realm of film production. Boasting a budget of under $30 million, the production crew is determined to wrap up the project within a mere nine months, with aspirations to debut it at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this coming May.

The imaginative spark behind the film originates from Chad Nelson of OpenAI, while the screenplay has been meticulously crafted by a select group of writers who were also part of the team that penned Paddington in Peru. Production is already in full swing, though the voice cast remains undecided at this juncture. Comprising approximately 30 talented individuals, the team will harness the power of OpenAI's GPT-5 and advanced image generation models to bring Critterz to life.