The most recent development in the ongoing narrative of AI's impact on Hollywood is the release of a viral AI-generated video featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a fictional action scene. This video, created using ByteDance's AI tool SeeDance 2.0, has been viewed over 1.5 million times on X, sparking significant industry concern. Screenwriter Rhett Reese expressed his apprehension, stating, 'Our time may be over,' and highlighting the potential for AI to produce films indistinguishable from current Hollywood releases (Independent Urdu, February 14, 2026). The Motion Picture Association criticized ByteDance for 'mass unauthorized use of American copyrighted material,' urging immediate cessation of such activities. This sentiment reflects a broader fear of AI's encroachment on creative industries, with Reese noting, 'I am scared... Hollywood is on the brink of revolution/destruction.'