About
Hailuo 02, developed by MiniMax, is a cinematic AI video generation model that has gained attention for its high-quality output. The model is now fully integrated into the GMI Cloud inference engine. It's ranked #2 globally on the Artificial Analysis benchmark, surpassing Google's Veo 3 but trailing Seedance 1.0, making it a strong contender in the AI video space. Check out their blog here.
Why Hailuo 02
Moving from static images to cinematic storytelling requires breakthroughs in physics simulation, instruction following, and visual fidelity — and Hailuo 02 rises to meet these challenges.
Unmatched Visual Fidelity
- Native 1080p Output delivers crisp, cinematic-quality videos suitable for professional production.
- SOTA Instruction Following ensures highly accurate prompt adherence, improving success rates and keeping outputs aligned with creative intent.
Physics and Motion Mastery
- Extreme Physics Simulation enables ultra-realistic motion — from fluid dynamics to high-speed acrobatics.
- Hailuo 02 is currently the only model capable of rendering gymnastics-level complexity at production quality.
Flexible Generation Options
- 768p • 6 seconds
- 768p • 10 seconds
- 1080p • 6 seconds
Faster, Smarter, More Stable
- Enhanced Generation Speed reduces latency for smoother workflows.
- Improved alignment and stability deliver consistent, reliable results — even in complex scenarios.
- Expands beyond Text-to-Video (T2V) and Image-to-Video (I2V) to enable next-generation creative features.
Powered by Next-Gen Architecture
Built on MiniMax’s Noise-aware Compute Redistribution (NCR) architecture, Hailuo 02 achieves:
- 2.5× faster training and inference
- 3× more parameters
- 4× more training data than the previous generation
Run Hailuo 02 on GMI Cloud
You can use MiniMax Hailuo 02 through our GMI Cloud Inference Engine here.
GMI Cloud provides the infrastructure, tooling, and support needed to run Hailuo 02 at scale. Our inference engine is fully optimized for high-resolution video generation and low-latency performance, making it simple to integrate cinematic AI video into your products and workflows.
Users using GMI Cloud can:
- Generate cinematic-quality videos via an optimized, high-throughput inference backend
- Configure models for batch video generation, on-demand streaming, or interactive creation
- Seamlessly integrate with prompt management tools, AI-assisted creative pipelines, and evaluation frameworks
- Connect via simple APIs without additional DevOps overhead
- Scale with usage-based pricing and get full visibility into performance and cost
Model Overview
Get Started
Hailuo 02 is now available on GMI Cloud for research and creative production. Whether you’re building AI-driven video platforms, marketing workflows, or immersive storytelling applications, GMI Cloud makes it easy to deploy and scale cinematic video generation.
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About GMI Cloud
GMI Cloud is a high-performance AI cloud platform purpose-built for running modern inference and training workloads. With GMI Cloud Inference Engine, users can access, evaluate, and deploy top open-source models with production-ready performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is MiniMax Hailuo 02 and why is it notable in AI video generation?
Hailuo 02 is a cinematic AI video generation model developed by MiniMax and now integrated into the GMI Cloud inference engine. It is ranked #2 globally on the Artificial Analysis benchmark, outperforming Google’s Veo 3 and positioning itself as a leading model for high-quality, production-ready AI video.
2. What kind of video quality and formats does Hailuo 02 support?
Hailuo 02 supports native 1080p output for crisp, cinematic-quality videos. It offers flexible generation options, including 768p videos at 6 or 10 seconds and 1080p videos at 6 seconds, making it suitable for a wide range of creative and professional use cases.
3. How does Hailuo 02 handle motion, physics, and complex scenes?
Hailuo 02 excels in physics and motion simulation, delivering ultra-realistic movement such as fluid dynamics and high-speed acrobatics. It is described as the only model currently capable of rendering gymnastics-level complexity at production quality, with strong motion stability and visual fidelity.
4. What architectural improvements power Hailuo 02’s performance?
The model is built on MiniMax’s Noise-aware Compute Redistribution (NCR) architecture, which enables 2.5× faster training and inference, uses 3× more parameters, and leverages 4× more training data than the previous generation, resulting in faster, more stable, and more accurate video generation.
5. How does GMI Cloud enable scalable use of Hailuo 02?
GMI Cloud provides an inference engine optimized for high-resolution video and low latency, allowing users to generate cinematic videos through a high-throughput backend. Developers and creators can deploy Hailuo 02 via simple APIs, configure batch or interactive workflows, scale with usage-based pricing, and monitor performance and costs without additional DevOps overhead.
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Hailuo 02 is a cinematic AI video generation model developed by MiniMax and now integrated into the GMI Cloud inference engine. It is ranked #2 globally on the Artificial Analysis benchmark, outperforming Google’s Veo 3 and positioning itself as a leading model for high-quality, production-ready AI video.
