A groundbreaking foreign-language sci-fi film is set to make its U.S. debut this spring, but audiences won’t have to worry about reading subtitles. Thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence, “Watch the Skies,” a supernatural Swedish adventure, will be presented in English, making it look and sound as though it was originally made in the language.
The film, originally titled “UFO Sweden,” has been digitally altered by AI company Flawless to ensure the characters’ mouth movements and speech align perfectly with English dialogue. Flawless uses the voices of the original cast to create the English dub, and the process is compliant with SAG-AFTRA regulations.
AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the U.S., has committed to showing the film on 100 screens across the top 20 markets in the country. The film will hit theaters nationwide on May 9, in partnership with distributor XYZ Films.
“This is a game changer for the movie industry,” said producer Albin Pettersson in a behind-the-scenes featurette. The release will mark the first time an international film has been seamlessly transformed for English-speaking audiences using AI technology.
Flawless AI has been gaining attention in the film industry, especially following a discussion at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. Co-founder Scott Mann highlighted the potential for international films to reach a global audience through this technology. “Filmmakers are realizing the opportunity to move from local markets to a global stage,” Mann said. “It’s been invigorating to see their excitement about sharing their work with a wider audience, particularly in America.”
The AI-driven transformation represents a major step forward in how films may be localized for diverse markets, allowing international filmmakers to share their creations with a broader global audience.
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