Animation Industry Split Over AI as Some Claim 90% Cost Cuts

A push to adopt generative AI in animation has fueled an ongoing divide in the industry, between proponents who say it will improve quality and cut production costs by as much as 90%, and opponents who warn of job losses and rights violations. A report published on June 28, 2026 noted that while some animators and filmmakers expect AI to boost quality and lower costs, many in the field are not ready to embrace it fully (Animation's AI Reckoning).