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Andrew Garfield's New Biopic Wins Critical Praise
Andrew Garfield's biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman earns near-perfect critic ratings, his highest score in 12 years.
In brief
Andrew Garfield's biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman earns near-perfect critic ratings, his highest score in 12 years. Andrew Garfield's biopic 'Artificial' has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating, his best film since 'The Social Network'. Originally reported by Collider.
Andrew Garfield's 2026 Film Projects
Andrew Garfield has released three films in 2026: The Magic Faraway Tree, The Uprising, and Artificial.
The Magic Faraway Tree
The Magic Faraway Tree earned 'certified fresh' status on Rotten Tomatoes but failed to make a noticeable box office impact.
The Uprising
The Uprising earned less than $7 million in domestic revenue before heading to streaming, starring Andrew Garfield as a rebellion leader.
Artificial Biopic Premiere
Artificial made its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026, with a December 25 theatrical release.
Artificial's Critical Reception
Artificial earned a near-perfect 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Garfield's highest score for a film in 12 years.
Artificial's Director and Cast
Artificial is directed by Luca Guadagnino and stars recent Oscar nominees Yura Borisov and Monica Barbaro, Cooper Hoffman, Jason Schwartzman, and more.
Critics' Praise for Artificial
Critics have called Artificial 'a movie that’s at once inspiring and deeply chilling' and 'the world’s obituary' for Sam Altman.
Oscar Nominations Expected
David Rooney for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety's Owen Gleiberman have called for Oscar nominations for both Guadagnino and Garfield.
Artificial Release Date
Artificial will release on December 25, 2026, after its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026.
Artificial's Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Artificial has earned a near-perfect 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Garfield's highest score for a film in 12 years.
Artificial's Critical Reception
Artificial has earned a near-perfect 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it 'the world’s obituary' for Sam Altman.
Artificial's Release Details
Artificial is a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, directed by Luca Guadagnino, with a December 25, 2026 theatrical release.
Artificial's Critical Reception
Artificial has earned a near-perfect 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it 'the world’s obituary' for Sam Altman.
Artificial's Release Date
Artificial will release on December 25, 2026, after its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026.
Artificial's Critical Reception
Artificial has earned a near-perfect 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it 'the world’s obituary' for Sam Altman.
Artificial's Release Date
Artificial will release on December 25, 2026, after its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026.
The short version
Andrew Garfield's biopic 'Artificial' has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating, his best film since 'The Social Network'.
