Kling AI Debuts at Cannes — RAPHAEL RAPHAEL, a 100% AI-generated feature film project, is a large-scale production being developed in collaboration between Mateo AI Studio and MBC C&I’s AI Content Lab, a leading force in AI video production in Korea. Currently in production with the goal of a theatrical release in 2026, this project is leveraging Kling AI’s powerful video model throughout the production process to maximize distinctive visual effects and deliver a differentiated cinematic experience. It proves the industrial viability of pure AI filmmaking and marks a new trend for AI-native theatrical cinema.
Kling AI Debuts RAPHAEL Feature Film Produced Entirely With AI
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Kling AI announced RAPHAEL, a large-scale feature film project produced entirely with AI video generation, at the Cannes film festival. The project marks a shift toward AI-native theatrical cinema by demonstrating the industrial viability of using generative models for full-length professional productions.
This project signals a move beyond short-form clips toward AI-native theatrical cinema. It follows Kling AI's professional filmmaking feature for major streaming series, but pushes the boundary by removing traditional filming entirely. Similar to Higgsfield AI's feature film capability, it aims to prove that generative models can maintain visual consistency over a standard theatrical runtime.
RAPHAEL is currently in production with a target theatrical release date in 2026. While the model itself is available via the Kling AI platform, this specific project serves as a high-profile demonstration of how professional studios are now operationalizing these tools for large-scale, industrial-grade storytelling.
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