Netflix Paid $587 Million for Ben Affleck's AI Startup InterPositive Netflix confirmed in a federal filing that it acquired Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive for approximately $587 million in cash. The disclosure came via Netflix’s Form 10-Q report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which detailed the March 2026 acquisition. The purchase price was slightly below a Bloomberg-reported estimate of up to $600 million, though the report noted that additional payments could be tied to performance targets. Netflix did not comment on the matter when approached for clarification. The acquisition of InterPositive, a company Affleck founded in 2022 and operated in stealth mode, marks Netflix’s effort to integrate AI tools into its filmmaking processes. The deal brought aboard InterPositive’s 16-person team of engineers, researchers, and creatives, while Affleck joined Netflix as a senior adviser. The startup’s technology enables filmmakers to build AI models using production dailies, streamlining post-production tasks such as mixing, relighting, and visual effects. This approach aims to enhance workflows without relying on traditional generative AI methods. Affleck emphasized the partnership’s significance, stating, “From the invention of the moving image to the transition to digital, from motion capture to virtual production, technology has evolved alongside the artists who use it. Our shared commitment to continuing this legacy makes joining together a natural next step, in addition to Netflix’s decades of experience applying and scaling technology responsibly.” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted the company’s growing use of generative AI during its second-quarter earnings call.#netflix #ted_sarandos #ben_affleck #interpositive #the_american_experiment
