Google has quietly launched a new film and TV production initiative called “100 Zeros,” partnering with Range Media Partners to produce scripted and unscripted content. The goal is to boost Google’s cultural presence and spotlight its technologies, such as AI and Immersive View, through storytelling.

A strategic move into Hollywood

The “100 Zeros” initiative signals Google’s latest push into the entertainment world. By teaming up with Range Media Partners—known for its work on films like A Complete Unknown—the company aims to support a wave of content that subtly integrates its tech into mainstream narratives.

Promoting technology through storytelling

Rather than relying on ads or demos, the company wants its tools—like generative AI and spatial computing—to show up in stories that resonate. The aim is to influence culture, especially younger viewers, by weaving products into the backdrop of shows, movies, and documentaries.

Google’s new plan is not just YouTube: targeting traditional platforms

Unlike previous media efforts, “100 Zeros” won’t live on YouTube. Instead, Google plans to shop its projects to studios and streamers, including Netflix and others. This move helps sidestep its own platform bias and pushes content to a broader, more traditional audience.

Early projects and what’s next

The initiative has already backed Neon’s indie horror film Cuckoo and is involved in producing shorts on AI, including Sweetwater and LUCID. These early efforts reflect Google’s plan to explore the creative boundaries of its tech through genre-spanning stories.

Google film and TV production aligns with broader trends

Other tech giants like Apple and Amazon have already jumped into entertainment. Now Google is following suit, using content as a way to shape how its products are seen—and understood. As streaming platforms expand and media consumption shifts, Google is placing a long bet on influence through fiction.