Netflix Confirms $587 Million Acquisition of Ben Affleck's AI Firm

WHO:

Deadline - Netflix, Ben Affleck, InterPositive

Variety - Netflix, Ben Affleck

WHAT:

Deadline - Netflix confirmed it paid $587 million to acquire Ben Affleck's AI firm InterPositive.

Variety - Netflix disclosed in a federal filing that it paid $587 million in cash for the acquisition of InterPositive.

Variety - The acquisition was completed in March for a total purchase price of approximately $587 million.

WHERE:

Variety - The acquisition details were disclosed in a Form 10-Q report with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

WHEN:

Variety - The acquisition was completed in March.

WHY:

Deadline - The acquisition aligns with Netflix's strategy to enhance its technology offerings through AI.

HOW:

Variety - The acquisition was executed as a cash transaction.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 23:14 UTC)

Netflix has confirmed that it paid $587 million in cash to acquire Ben Affleck's AI firm, InterPositive, with the deal completed in March. The details of the acquisition were disclosed in a Form 10-Q report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This move aligns with Netflix's strategy to enhance its technology offerings through artificial intelligence.