During a panel discussion at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2026, actor Nicolas Cage indicated he is unlikely to work with Amazon in the future due to concerns about the company's use of artificial intelligence. Cage referenced Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI as evidence of the company's AI-friendly stance, contrasting it with his own position. He stated, "I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it’s like, connect those dots! I’m not a member of their club. I didn’t sign the waiver to let him use AI on 'Spider Noir.' I’m probably not going to be working with that studio again, but that’s okay."

The remarks came as part of a broader conversation about artificial intelligence's growing role in creative industries. Cage did not elaborate on specific projects or contractual details, nor did he confirm whether AI had already been used on any of his recent work. His comments follow increasing public scrutiny of AI applications in film and television production, particularly around issues of actor likeness, voice replication, and contract transparency.

Amazon has not publicly responded to Cage's statements. The actor's stance reflects broader industry tensions as studios and performers navigate the ethical and legal implications of AI technologies that can replicate human performances without explicit consent.