Disney, OpenAI strike landmark deal to let fans create AI-generated videos

Dec 12, 2025 - 03:00
Disney, OpenAI strike landmark deal to let fans create AI-generated videos
Walt Disney and OpenAI agreed a three-year licensing deal on Thursday allowing users to generate short videos featuring Disney characters with artificial intelligence. It is the first time a major studio has permitted such broad generative-AI use of its protected characters, from Mickey Mouse to Marvel heroes and Star Wars icons.