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Wiz Khalifa Slams Scream 7’s Use of AI and Deepfakes

His critique fuels growing pushback over the film’s tech-driven choices despite a strong opening weekend.

Overview

  • During Monday’s The Sesh livestream, the rapper called the movie “trash” and said its AI elements felt forced and corny.
  • He urged viewers to skip the release, arguing the script chased timeliness at the expense of story.
  • The film deploys AI/deepfake techniques to reintroduce a legacy character, a move Billboard described as polarizing among fans.
  • Vice reported a Meta AI promotion that lets users insert themselves into scenes, drawing sharp criticism on the Scream subreddit.
  • Despite the backlash, the movie opened to about $64.1 million for a franchise best, while its Rotten Tomatoes score hovers near 31%.