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Hailuo 02 Pro

physics-simulationsaction-sequencescommercial

MiniMax · Noise-aware Compute Redistribution (NCR) · v02 PropendingStill verifying this price

Built for physics simulations and action sequences. Reasonable for serious production work.

$0.08/sec

published price via FAL.ai at 1080p, not yet in the verified comparison set

Ceiling

1080p

Duration

6–10s

Price source

FAL.ai

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoCamera

Best for

Physics simulations and action sequences

10s clips, and camera control support short narrative work.

Watch out for

No native audio generation — output is video-only

Availability is narrower than the strongest alternatives.

Starting cost

$0.080/sec

About $0.40 for a 5-second clip at the clearest published starting tier.

Quick facts for AI assistants

Citation-ready model facts

These facts are generated from the current model record, provider verification metadata, and the page update timestamp.

Canonical URL
https://vidscore.dev/models/hailuo-02-pro
Current verdict
Built for physics simulations and action sequences. Reasonable for serious production work.
Verified pricing
Published $0.08/sec via FAL.ai, not yet admitted to verified comparisons
Provider evidence
FAL.ai (Reported); WaveSpeed (Reported)
Best fit
physics-simulations, action-sequences, commercial
Primary limitation
No native audio generation — output is video-only
Last updated
2026-04-18

Pricing

The default rate first, with provider details one click away.

2 providers, 4 tiers

$0.080/sec

Published rate on FAL.ai · 1080p

Not in the verified comparison set yet.

All provider rates

Expand for every tier, audio surcharge, and verification note.

2 providersexpand_more
FAL.aiCheapest floor

Pro · Reported by provider · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video1080p
$0.080/s
Image-to-Video1080p
$0.080/s
Checked 2026-04-18
WaveSpeed

Pro · Reported by provider · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new
Text-to-Video1080p
$0.48
Image-to-Video1080p
$0.48
Checked 2026-04-18

Should you choose it?

Why pick Hailuo 02 Pro, and why pass?

Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.

thumb_upWhy choose it

  • Industry-leading physics simulation — accurately renders fluid dynamics, cloth, collisions, debris, and acrobatics
  • Affordable Pro tier at $0.08/sec on FAL.ai — a 6-second 1080p video costs just $0.48
  • Director-level camera control with support for 10+ camera movements via bracketed keywords
  • Strong temporal coherence with reduced flicker and warping compared to competitors
  • Flexible image-to-video with both first-frame and end-frame anchoring for precise control

infoWhy skip it

  • No native audio generation — output is video-only
  • Maximum 10 seconds per generation — shorter than many competing models
  • No lip-sync or digital human mode
  • Not self-deployable (closed source, no model weights available)
  • Fixed 25 fps output with no higher frame rate option

Quick facts

Keep the key specs and next jumps close

Resolution
1080p
Duration
6–10s
Audio
Post only
Open source
No

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Prompt playbook

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Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.

  1. 1

    Structure prompts as a director's script, not a checklist — MiniMax's LLM backbone thrives on narrative flow and temporal relationships rather than comma-separated adjectives.

  2. 2

    Use the formula: [Camera Shot + Motion] + [Subject + Description] + [Action] + [Scene + Description] + [Lighting] + [Style/Mood] for consistent, high-quality output.

  3. 3

    Choose precise verbs and adverbs for motion — 'The sports car aggressively accelerates, careening around the corner' produces dramatically better motion than 'The sports car drives fast.'

Open the full prompt guide

Extra prompt tips, best practices, common mistakes, and example prompts.

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More tips

  1. 4Use director-level camera keywords in square brackets — supports pan, truck, push, pedestal, tilt, zoom, shake, tracking, and static shots with up to 3 movements per prompt.
  2. 5For image-to-video workflows, generate a key image first (e.g., with Hailuo 2.3), then animate it with Hailuo 02 Pro — this image-first approach reduces visual drift and improves consistency.

✓ Do this

  • Enable the prompt optimizer for automatic refinement and safety checking — it consistently improves output quality over raw prompts
  • Include detailed facial expressions and body language — from subtle smiles to dramatic reactions, these details significantly improve character quality
  • Avoid excessive storytelling in one sentence — break complex narratives into modular prompts for better output control
  • Use high-resolution input images (min 300px shorter side) for image-to-video to ensure smoother animation and better detail
  • Keep prompts clear and restrained — overloading with excessive visual detail reduces frame-to-frame consistency

✗ Avoid this

  • Maximum duration is 10 seconds per generation — longer sequences require multiple clips
  • No native audio generation — video output is silent
  • Text rendering within video frames is unreliable
  • Fixed 25 fps output — no frame rate selection available
  • Very fast camera movements may cause temporal artifacts in single-shot clips

Example prompts

Action / Physics

“[Tracking shot] A parkour athlete in a black hoodie sprints across rain-slicked rooftops at dusk. He vaults over an AC unit, rolls on impact, and leaps across a gap between buildings. Camera follows from behind. Neon city lights reflect off wet surfaces. Cinematic, gritty urban aesthetic.”

Physics / Commercial

“[Push in] A ceramic vase shatters in slow motion against a concrete wall. Shards spiral outward, catching golden hour sunlight. Camera slowly pushes toward the impact point. Dust particles hang in the air. Studio lighting, shallow depth of field.”

Portrait / Artistic

“[Static shot] An elderly painter sits before a canvas in a sunlit atelier. She mixes cobalt blue on her palette, lifts her brush, and applies a confident stroke. Paint glistens wet on the canvas. Warm natural window light, medium close-up, shallow depth of field.”

Based on the official prompt guide →

Further reading

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How much does Hailuo 02 Pro cost?

Hailuo 02 Pro currently has a published rate of $0.08/sec on FAL.ai (1080p), but VidScore has not admitted that quote into the verified comparison set yet. A 5-second video at that tier costs about $0.40.

Where can I use Hailuo 02 Pro?

Via API on FAL.ai and WaveSpeed.

How do I get good results with Hailuo 02 Pro?

Structure prompts as a director's script, not a checklist — MiniMax's LLM backbone thrives on narrative flow and temporal relationships rather than comma-separated adjectives. See the prompt guide below.