# Netflix Acquires AI Startup InterPositive for $587 Million

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Variety
- Published: 2026-07-17
- Original: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-paid-587-million-ben-affleck-ai-interpositive-1236815111/
- Language: en
- Image: https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/P101BJGV.jpg

Netflix has acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for $587 million. The company's tools allow filmmakers to build AI models using production dailies to enhance post-production work. Netflix plans to integrate these tools to improve its content creation process.

## Key takeaways

- Netflix acquired InterPositive for $587 million in cash and performance targets.
- The company's tools allow filmmakers to build AI models using production dailies.
- Netflix plans to integrate these tools to improve its content creation process.

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