AMC Introduces AI-Enhanced Visual Dubbing for Swedish Film in English

AMC Theaters is set to premiere a Swedish film featuring AI-powered visual dubbing, making it appear as though the actors are speaking English.

AMC Theaters is shaking things up with the premiere of Watch the Skies, a Swedish flick that’s using some seriously cool AI magic to translate the whole thing into English. And we’re not just talking about swapping out the voices—this ‘visual dubbing’ tech tweaks the actors’ facial movements too, so it looks like they’re actually speaking English. No more awkward lip-sync moments that make you cringe.

The brains behind this wizardry? Flawless AI. They’re on a mission to win over the folks who usually skip dubbed movies because, let’s face it, the lips never quite match up. Here’s the kicker: the original Swedish actors are the ones doing the English voices. That means no SAG-AFTRA drama, and it’s a smart move to ease those AI-in-entertainment jitters.

Sure, this tech is a game-changer for making foreign films more palatable to English speakers, but it’s not without its critics. Some are side-eyeing the whole ‘English taking over’ vibe in global cinema. Love it or hate it, though, this is a big leap toward dubbing that doesn’t feel like you’re watching a badly synced karaoke video.