Skip to main content
Scienceducation
HomeTechAmazon MGM Decides to Cancel Biopic on OpenAI's Sam Altman
Tech

Amazon MGM Decides to Cancel Biopic on OpenAI's Sam Altman

The film 'Artificial,' directed by Luca Guadagnino and focusing on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has been canceled by Amazon MGM, which suggests it may find a better home elsewhere.

Editorial StaffJune 19, 20261 min read

Amazon MGM has announced the cancellation of 'Artificial,' a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, directed by Luca Guadagnino.

The company indicated that the film 'will be better served if it were released by a different studio,' hinting at potential challenges in its current trajectory.

This decision comes shortly after Amazon revealed a partnership with OpenAI, raising questions about the implications for the film's future.

Updates

Update at 13:21 UTC on 2026-06-19

Guardian Culture reported The web giant announced that Artificial, a biopic about the controversial tech executive, ‘will be better served if it were released by a different studio’ Artificial, Luca Guadagnino’s controversial Sam Altman biopic, which is poised for a.

Sources: Guardian Culture