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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 6M

Disney's Onward: The First AI-Written ChatGPT Movie? (Plus 237 Kubrick Connections)

from Paranoid American · host Thomas Gorence

Disney's Onward might be the first AI-written animated movie in disguise, and we're breaking down why this magical necromancy tale feels like algorithmic storytelling at its worst.We dive deep into Pixar's most frustrating film, examining its bizarre connections to The Odyssey, Kubrick's AI, and The Shining. From weekend-at-Bernie's-style hijinks with resurrected dad legs to the suspicious 237 Easter egg, this movie serves up occult themes wrapped in what feels like early ChatGPT storytelling. Join us as we explore why this tale of magical technology replacement and failed necromancy might represent the dawn of AI slop in major studio animation.

Disney's Onward might be the first AI-written animated movie in disguise, and we're breaking down why this magical necromancy tale feels like algorithmic storytelling at its worst.We dive deep into Pixar's most frustrating film, examining its bizarre connections to The Odyssey, Kubrick's AI, and The Shining. From weekend-at-Bernie's-style hijinks with resurrected dad legs to the suspicious 237 Easter egg, this movie serves up occult themes wrapped in what feels like early ChatGPT storytelling. Join us as we explore why this tale of magical technology replacement and failed necromancy might represent the dawn of AI slop in major studio animation.

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