Social media can be a breeding ground for rumors and misinformation, especially when it comes to highly anticipated projects. Recently, a Facebook post claiming to reveal screenshots from Netflix’s upcoming live-action “Dragon Ball Z” movie has been making the rounds. But is there any truth to these images? Let’s dive into the details.
Social Media Claim
A Facebook post containing images and claiming to be “screenshots from Netflix’s Dragon Ball Z movie” has been widely circulated. The post has been shared extensively over 15K times so far, generating interest among the anime’s followers who are anticipating a live-action adaptation on the streaming platform.
We also discovered the same set of images accompanied by similar claims in multiple Facebook posts.
Fact-Check
We began investigation by using the Reverse Image Search feature, which led us to the source of these images. We found that those pictures are not from an official Netflix project. Instead, they originate from the Midjourney showcase section on Reddit. User mortecouille92 , the originator of these images is recognized for creating AI-generated live-action depictions of popular anime characters.
https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/image/46929027?key=b8fb3bc697668e1de45254255b4a106b
https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/image/46929070?key=4ba51074b4ecff4beb53793882d4305f
Additionally, despite the widespread anticipation and speculation, there are currently no verified reports or official announcements indicating that Netflix plans to transform the beloved classic anime into a live-action series or movie.
To further validate our findings, we utilized an AI Image Detector on the images in question. The results from this analysis strongly suggest a high likelihood that these images were in fact created by AI, further confirming our initial assessment that they did not originate from an official Netflix project.
Source: Hive Moderation
Summary
Images circulating on social media, purported to be screenshots from an upcoming Netflix live-action “Dragon Ball Z” movie, are not from an official Netflix project. They are sourced from a Reddit user renowned for creating AI-generated live-action renditions of anime characters. There are no confirmed reports or official announcements regarding a live-action Dragon Ball Z series or movie on Netflix.
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Title:Is Netflix Producing a Dragon Ball Z Live-Action? Let’s Find Out the Facts
Fact Check By: Fact Crescendo TeamResult: False
