Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a major concern during Hollywood strikes over job displacement fears, is now being integrated into the film industry, including Oscar-winning productions. AI tools have been used to enhance performances, such as fine-tuning accents and de-aging actors, as seen in films like 'The Brutalist,' where Adrian Brody's Hungarian accent was fine-tuned with AI, and 'Emilia Perez.' Staircase Studio, a pioneering AI-driven film studio, is leveraging the technology to produce high-quality films at lower costs. The studio emphasizes that AI is intended to complement human creativity rather than replace it. Brett Stuart, head of AI filmmaking at Staircase Studio, highlighted that AI can help tell stories that might not otherwise be feasible due to budgetary constraints. Despite its growing adoption, AI remains a source of debate in Hollywood. Concerns persist about job security for actors, writers, and other creative professionals, with many fearing that AI could replace background actors and other roles. Lawsuits have been filed against tech companies, accusing them of using copyrighted material without consent to train AI models. Hollywood's use of AI coincides with broader debates around copyright laws and the U.S. government's AI policies. Tech companies argue for fair use of copyrighted content to compete globally, while Hollywood creatives, including 400 A-listers who signed a letter to the Trump administration, advocate for stronger protections to safeguard their work and livelihoods. Moonvalley's AI generator Marey and Marvel's $400 million AI investment further underscore the industry's shift toward AI adoption, which supports over 2.3 million U.S. jobs.