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Soderbergh to Use AI in Lennon Documentary and War Film

4/8/2026

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Steven Soderbergh says he will incorporate artificial intelligence in upcoming projects, including a John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary that uses a three-hour interview and AI-generated surreal images.
He estimates 90% of the Lennon/Ono documentary will be archival stills, with AI images filling gaps during philosophical discussions.
He plans to apply AI in a separate film about the Spanish-American War.

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Steven Soderbergh says he will incorporate artificial intelligence in upcoming projects, including a John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary that uses a three-hour interview and AI-generated surreal images.
He estimates 90% of the Lennon/Ono documentary will be archival stills, with AI images filling gaps during philosophical discussions.
He plans to apply AI in a separate film about the Spanish-American War.