With “Critterz” heading for a Cannes 2026 debut, Hollywood’s first major AI-backed animated film is set to challenge traditional storytelling and stir debate across the industry. Backed on a lean budget under $30 million, the project tests whether AI can disrupt the economics of animation and reshape studio strategies.
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Set in Kolkata, the gripping socio-political drama lays bare the decaying conditions of our society.
The film, starring Rajkumar Rao, will have world premiere at Cannes next week; will hit Indian theatres in August.Â
Allen is in France to promote his film “Cafe Society”.
The film will also be screened during St Tropez Film Festival in October.
‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ will be screened at Cannes.
Film is expected to be in contention at the Oscars.
Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali was the last Indian film to grab honors at Cannes.