An AI-generated film clip is rapidly going viral on social media, with claims that “high-budget” movie-like content equivalent to $200 million (approximately Rs60 billion) in production value was created in just one day using artificial intelligence.
The claim has stirred debate not only across the entertainment industry but also among Hollywood filmmakers and digital content creators. German creative studio The Dor Brothers released a nearly three-minute science fiction short film featuring large-scale urban destruction, explosions, and cinematic shots reminiscent of major studio productions.
According to the studio, the video was produced entirely with AI in just 24 hours, without the use of traditional filmmaking processes such as cameras, actors, real sets, or conventional VFX pipelines.
While the $200 million figure does not represent the film’s actual budget but rather reflects the scale of production value typically associated with blockbuster filmmaking, the experiment highlights the rapidly advancing capabilities of generative AI systems and their potential to create cinematic visuals in a fraction of the usual time.
The video was developed using tools available on the studio’s DorLabs platform, where concept development, visual scenes, and editing were all assisted by AI. The project incorporated cinematic camera motion and expansive cityscapes - elements that would ordinarily require months of work and the involvement of hundreds of visual effects artists.
Following its online circulation, the video has received mixed reactions from viewers. Many praised its photorealistic imagery and animation, while others pointed out issues such as unrealistic physics, lack of character depth, and weak storytelling, describing it as more of a technical demonstration than a fully realized film.
The experiment has not only showcased AI’s growing capabilities but has also raised questions about the future of traditional filmmaking methods and human involvement in the visual effects industry.
Analysts believe it demonstrates how large-scale cinematic visuals can now be produced in significantly less time, although AI still struggles with human-centric elements such as character development and narrative depth.
The viral clip suggests that AI may soon play a role not just in short videos or VFX work but also in full-length feature films, potentially transforming the structure of the film industry in terms of creativity, imagination, and production processes.
