MiniMax has also released MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, a newer model with advanced physics control, improved facial micro-expression detail, and expanded stylization options. If you need stylized animation or expressive character scenes, see the Hailuo 2.3 page.
What Hailuo 02 does well
Cinematic visuals
Generates realistic, high-quality sequences that replicate professional film production — accurate textures, lighting, and camera movements.
High resolution (up to 1080p)
Supports 512p, 768p, and 1080p resolution, ensuring clarity and fine detail in every clip.
Camera control
Enables cinematic pans, tilts, and zooms within the video, giving you control over how the camera moves through a scene.
Motion consistency
Maintains realistic motion and interaction between subjects — ideal for creating scenes with fluid transitions and consistent actions.
Stylistic flexibility
Supports a wide range of visual styles, from photorealistic to anime and fantasy, offering creative freedom for different projects.
Motion style selector
Includes a dedicated motion style selector, allowing you to define the camera movement type before generating.
Strengths and limitations
| Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Cinematic visuals with realistic textures | No native audio generation |
| High resolution (512p, 768p, 1080p) | Limited to 6 seconds per clip |
| Strong subject and motion consistency | Stylized or abstract prompts may require retries |
| Camera-aware generation (pans, tilts, zooms) | Higher resolution consumes more credits |
| Wide stylistic range (realism, anime, fantasy) | Only supports 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Motion style selector for camera movement | — |
Who Hailuo 02 is for
Hailuo 02 is well-suited for creators, filmmakers, marketers, and digital storytellers who need cinematic short-form videos with professional visual quality:- Filmmakers and video producers — Film scenes, music videos, and trailers with smooth, cinematic motion.
- Marketing campaigns — Engaging promotional videos, ad content, and social media clips with a professional look.
- Content creators — Immersive video content with high visual fidelity, from tutorials to product showcases to visual storytelling.
How to use Hailuo 02
Write your prompt
Enter a text prompt describing the scene, characters, and motion you want in the video. Be specific about camera behavior, lighting, and action.
Add start/end frames (optional)
Optionally add start and end frames for more control over your video’s flow.
Set motion style
Click Motion to choose how you want the camera to move within your clip — pans, tilts, zooms, and other cinematic movements.
Choose resolution and duration
Select your resolution (512p, 768p, or 1080p) and set the video duration (up to 6 seconds).
Prompting tips
Clear, scene-focused prompts work best with Hailuo 02. Describe the subject’s action, the camera’s movement, and the visual atmosphere in detail.Example prompts
Example 1 — Nature sceneExtreme macro shot: A young blonde woman sits still in a sunlit green meadow, studying a ladybug as it crawls gently across her fingertips. The camera captures the scene from a close side profile angle, focusing on the delicate movements of the insect and the soft curiosity in her expression. The grass in the background is softly blurred. Natural lighting casts a clean, serene mood. The ladybug pauses, then slowly opens its wings and takes off into the air, in slow motion. Ultra-realistic, nature documentary style with soft focus and shallow depth of field.Example 2 — Vintage aesthetic
A blonde woman in a sheer white blouse with a large rounded collar bites into a bright red apple. Her gaze meets the camera with subtle curiosity as the sunlight shimmers off her hair. The background softly blurs with a vintage film aesthetic, while the apple crunch echoes visually through slight hand tremors. The shot holds for a moment after the bite, emphasizing texture and tension. Photorealistic, dreamy 35mm film style with shallow depth of field.
Hailuo 02 vs. Hailuo 2.3 and other models
| Feature | Hailuo 02 | Hailuo 2.3 | Kling 2.1 | Google Veo 3 | Seedance 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 512p / 768p / 1080p | 768p / 1080p | 720p / 1080p | 720p | 480p / 720p / 1080p |
| Video length | 6s | 6s | 5–10s | 4–8s | 5–10s |
| Audio generation | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Camera control | Cinematic pans, tilts, zooms | Cinematic pans, tilts | Prompt-based | Prompt-based | Cinematic styles |
| Multi-shot consistency | Basic | Improved | Limited | Limited | Strong |
| Best for | Cinematic short-form, marketing | Character animation, stylized content | Multi-character scenes | Audio-visual storytelling | Narrative sequences |