Disney wants you to AI-generate yourself into your favorite Marvel movie
The Guardian • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will allow users of the Sora app to generate videos featuring their own faces alongside characters from its franchises, including Marvel and Pixar, as announced on December 11, 2025. The app, which enables video creation through text prompts, has faced challenges with copyright issues, leading to potential legal threats from rights holders, according to The Guardian.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
12
Velocity (0-40)
3 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
5
Breadth (0-15)
3 unique
Total Score60/100
AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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