Core Insights - iQIYI announced the launch of the first AI theater in China, "Baudry.iQIYI AI Theater," aimed at exploring AI-driven narrative models and content ecosystems [1][3] - The theater will solicit content ideas and teams globally, providing technical support and creative subsidies to creators [1][3] - The first batch of AI narrative films, each over 15 minutes long, is scheduled to be released in Q1 2026 [1][3] Group 1 - iQIYI's Chief Content Officer, Wang Xiaohui, stated that AI-native content production will soon become mainstream, although no AI narrative works have been realized in the industry yet [3] - Baudry emphasized that AI-generated creative methods break traditional limitations and will lead a visual revolution, offering creators opportunities to innovate [3] - The first films from the theater will come from a creative camp where 30 selected teams will undergo a 7-day offline training with Baudry's guidance [3] Group 2 - The top 15 teams will receive production subsidies and technical support, and their works will be promoted by the platform [3] - Creators of selected works will participate in profit-sharing from membership fees and advertising revenue [3] - The application for the "Baudry.iQIYI AI Theater" creative camp is open until October 24, with offline training scheduled from November 15 to November 21 [3]