Hailuo (MiniMax) Review·Video Model
Hailuo (MiniMax)
MiniMax's video model with the most cinematic camera moves.
4.0/ 5
Ground Truth verdict
Reviewed by Kamran Arshad. See how we evaluate · Updated 2026-06-05.
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- Type
- Video Model
- Category
- video generation
- Starts at
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Launched
- Sep 2024
- Last reviewed
- 2026-06-05
Verdict
The model that actually knows what a dolly shot is.
Hailuo's camera control is the best in the category — push, pull, orbit, crane, all controllable from a dropdown. The clip length is short and consistency across generations is weak, but for hero shots it's unmatched.
The product, in motion
What Hailuo (MiniMax) actually looks like
Scroll inside the panel to see the full homepage. Live screenshot — updates as the product evolves.
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Who it's for
Best for
- Cinematic shots
- Camera-driven storyboards
Not for
- Long-form
- Character consistency across cuts
The scorecard
Stack score
Composite of editorial review, hands-on testing, and reader-reported value. Each sub-score is rated 0–5 against Ground Truth's published criteria.
- Overall
- 4.0/5
- Output quality
- 4.0/5
- Utility & features
- 4.0/5
- Usability & UX
- 4.0/5
- Performance & reliability
- 4.0/5
- Cost vs. value
- 4.0/5
Pricing
Model
freemium
Free tier · Paid from
$10/mo
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