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Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup for $587 million

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, for a total of $587 million in cash. The announcement was made by Netflix on July 19, 2026.

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Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, for a total of $587 million in cash. The announcement was made by Netflix on July 19, 2026.

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Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

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Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup for $587 million