George Lucas has argued that opposition to artificial intelligence in film-making is misguided, comparing sceptics to people clinging to horses and carts in the face of newer technology. In an interview, he said AI makes it easier to make films and described its spread as unavoidable progress, adding his voice to a broader industry debate over whether AI will improve cinema or damage it. The remarks matter because Lucas is one of the most influential directors in modern blockbuster film, and his support reflects how prominent film-makers are increasingly shaping public attitudes towards AI’s role in creative work.

Lucas, 82, told A Rabbit’s Foot that “there’s nothing you can do about it” because AI is “the future” of movie-making. The article sets his comments alongside other views in the industry: Gareth Edwards also praised generative AI as highly useful, while Christopher Nolan highlighted strong public distrust, especially among younger people who use terms such as “AI slop”. Steven Soderbergh took a more cautious middle position, saying AI is neither the answer to everything nor the end of everything, and Lucas also criticised focus groups, arguing that studios too often let audience reactions dictate films rather than using them to understand why something is not working.