Overview
- An official Supergirl behind‑the‑scenes featurette showed director Craig Gillespie discussing multiple Lobo designs with Jason Momoa, and observers say the images look like they were made with generative AI.
- Viewers and entertainment outlets quickly identified the art as likely AI‑generated and posted screenshots and commentary that drove a wave of social‑media criticism.
- Warner Bros./Warner Bros. Discovery removed the featurette from YouTube after the backlash, and neither the studio nor DC Studios has publicly confirmed or denied use of AI.
- The episode adds to reputational pressure on the film after its weak box office and mixed reviews and has prompted fans to question whether AI was used elsewhere in Supergirl’s production.
- The controversy highlights a broader industry debate about generative AI in concept art, the economic tradeoffs for studios, and the potential impact on working artists and creative transparency.