AMC cancels pre-show screening of AI short after online backlash
AMC Theatres just pulled an award-winning AI short film called Thanksgiving Day from its pre-show screenings after intense pushback on social media. The short won a festival prize that promised nationwide cinema exposure, but moviegoers revolted over theaters embracing AI. Why it matters: Traditional theatrical spaces remain a minefield for generative AI, with audience sentiment pushing back hard against cinema adoption.