Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Winding Refn have teamed up for a Prada mode event teaser exploring "new creative possibilities through AI technology"

Hideo Kojima and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn have created a short film called *Satellites II* using AI tools for Prada, revealed during the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The project, described as an 'artistic experiment,' serves as a teaser for Prada’s upcoming mode event in New York next month, blending sci-fi and retro aesthetics. The full film, running six minutes, depicts the duo traveling through space and crashing on a hostile planet, with a shorter version shared online. The creative process involved AI to explore 'new creative possibilities,' likely reducing costs compared to traditional filming methods. At one point, Kojima’s appearance subtly transforms into another character, highlighting the AI’s role in altering visuals. Refn described the film as 'a space odyssey following us as we traverse a sci-fi dreamscape,' while also mentioning a shared sense of 'split consciousness' between the two collaborators. Online reactions have been largely negative, with critics dismissing the AI-generated visuals as 'weird' or 'slop.' Some fans noted inconsistencies, such as Kojima’s face blending with other figures, including comparisons to actor Pedro Pascal. Despite the controversy, the project marks another collaboration between Kojima and Refn, following their work on *Death Stranding 2*. The teaser film is part of Prada’s promotional efforts, blending high fashion with experimental AI-driven storytelling. While the full version remains unreleased, the partial online clip has already generated significant discussion about the future of AI in creative industries. The event in New York will likely serve as the premiere for the complete work.