Artificial
“We don't teach it. It teaches itself.”
Synopsis
The story of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, centred on his controversial firing and re-hiring in November 2023, a movement led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-08
Top Cast
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Andrew Garfield
Sam Altman
Yura Borisov
Ilya Sutskever
Jason Schwartzman
Zeke
Cooper Koch
Cooper Hoffman
Greg Brockman
Monica Barbaro
Mira Murati
Billie Lourd
Zosia Mamet
Tasha McCauley
Chris O'Dowd
Will Angus
Dario Amodei
Thaddea Graham
Nicholas Hamilton
Angus Imrie
Will Price
Mark Rylance
Geoffrey Hinton
Ike Barinholtz
Elon Musk
Os Leanse
Jaouhar Ben Ayed
James Heywood
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luca Guadagnino
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Rich
- Original Score
- Damon Albarn
- Original Title
- Artificial
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Production Studios
- Heyday Films, Jennifer Fox Productions, Frenesy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luca Guadagnino
Simon Rich
Damon Albarn
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Marco Costa
Simon Rich, David Heyman, Jeffrey Clifford, Jennifer Fox, Luca Guadagnino
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Guadagnino
Director
Simon Rich
Writer
Simon Rich
Producer
David Heyman
Producer
Jeffrey Clifford
Producer
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Director of Photography
Jonathan Anderson
Costume Design
Luca Guadagnino
Producer
Stefano Baisi
Production Design
Stefano Maria Mioni
Stunt Coordinator
Damon Albarn
Original Music Composer
Marco Costa
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Artificial
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What is Artificial about?
The story of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, centred on his controversial firing and re-hiring in November 2023, a movement led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
Who directed Artificial?
Artificial was directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Who stars in Artificial?
The principal cast of Artificial includes Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov, Jason Schwartzman, Cooper Koch, Cooper Hoffman.
When was Artificial released and how long is it?
Artificial was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Artificial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Artificial was composed by Damon Albarn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Artificial?
Artificial holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).