Tom Cruise Says Audiences "Will Always Want to See Real Things" Over Gen AI

During a BAFTA talk titled "Life in Pictures" in London, Tom Cruise spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on cinema and reaffirmed his confidence that audiences will always want to "see real things" on screen.

The actor, who reviewed his four-decade career at the event, commented on the subject when questioned by moderator Edith Bowman. "There's nothing like a human being," Cruise said.

He explained that one of the reasons he so strongly defends the cinematic experience is the fact that it brings people together. "I have nothing against streaming," he continued, stating that seeing a film in a theater is simply "a different art form."

Cruise cited the box office performance this summer in the United States, which broke historical records by grossing $4.76 billion between May 1st and the September 1st holiday. "People want that experience. They go to the movies," he stated. "I always believe in humanity."

Regarding AI, the actor was direct. "It's coming and it's going to happen. But people want to see real things." He concluded that creatives need to "keep creating" in the face of technology.