Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck's AI Filmmaking Startup InterPositive; Affleck Joins as Advisor

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI-powered filmmaking technology company founded by actor and director Ben Affleck in 2022. The startup develops tools that assist post-production by enhancing footage, correcting visual errors, and maintaining creative intent without replacing filmmakers. Affleck will join Netflix as a senior advisor. This acquisition marks Netflix's first since withdrawing from a Warner Bros Discovery deal and reflects growing industry interest in AI for content creation. Financial terms were not disclosed.