MiniMax Hailuo 02

Video generationLegacyAvailable
by MiniMaxModel ID: minimax-hailuo-02

MiniMax Hailuo 02 on Replicate. Text-to-video and image-to-video producing 6s or 10s clips at 768p standard or 1080p pro. Known for accurate real-world physics and stable motion.

Price
$0.324/video
Resolution
768p, 1080p
Input → output
Text + Image → Video
Developer
MiniMax
Updated
September 23, 2026

This is an older version of the model.

Newer version available: Hailuo 2.3

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Playground

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Input & output

$0.324/video
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0 / 2,000

What video to generate

Optional first-frame image for image-to-video

Advanced settings (1)

Optional seed for reproducibility

Output
Your video appears here.

This run

$0.324 · 32.4 credits

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Examples

Real outputs from the public examples of this model on Replicate, with the prompt and settings that produced them. They were not generated live on this page.
  • Prompt

    a dog speed climbs up a climbing wall at the olympics

    Length: 0:06

    Settings

    resolution
    1080p
    duration
    6
  • InputInput

    Prompt

    A white paper beautifully and elegantly folds itself into an origami swan

    Length: 0:06

    Settings

    resolution
    768p
    duration
    6
  • Prompt

    a cat is doing a gymnastic routine on the mat, it runs and jumps, does a flip, then lands perfectly, to standing applause

    Length: 0:06

    Settings

    resolution
    768p
    duration
    6
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About MiniMax Hailuo 02

TL;DRAs of September 23, 2026

MiniMax Hailuo 02 is a model by MiniMax in the Video generation category. On Railwail, MiniMax Hailuo 02 costs $0.324 per video. Depending on the settings, the price ranges from $0.12/video to $0.576/video. Newer version: Hailuo 2.3.

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Pricing

Prices in US dollars. Usage is charged from prepaid credits.
duration: 6 · resolution: 512P$0.12 per video
duration: 10 · resolution: 512P$0.18 per video
duration: 6 · resolution: 768PDefault$0.324 per video
duration: 10 · resolution: 768P$0.54 per video
duration: 6 · resolution: 1080P$0.576 per video
  • 1 credit = $0.01

Cost calculator

Price calculator

Variant

Total

$32.40

3,240 credits

Per run

$0.324 · 32.4 credits

Fixed price per run, known before the run starts.

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API

Call MiniMax Hailuo 02 with your Railwail API key. Use this model ID in the request:
curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "minimax-hailuo-02",
    "prompt": "A slow drone shot over a misty pine forest at sunrise"
  }'

# Response: {"job_id": "...", "status": "queued", ...}
# Poll until status is completed, failed or cancelled:
curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/jobs/JOB_ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY"
Set your key as RAILWAIL_API_KEYCreate API key

Videos run asynchronously: the first call returns a job_id; query /api/v1/jobs/JOB_ID until the status is completed.

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Specifications

Model ID
minimax-hailuo-02
Developer
MiniMax
Input
Text, Image
Output
Video
Resolution
768p, 1080p
Billing
Fixed price, known before the run
Lifecycle
Legacy
Catalog entry updated
September 23, 2026

Input parameters

Inputs and settings from the model's input schema. The example in the API section shows which of them the API accepts.

  • promptrequired

    What video to generate

    Type: Text
    Default: –
    Allowed values: up to 2,000 characters
  • seed

    Optional seed for reproducibility

    Type: Integer
    Default: –
    Allowed values: –
  • resolution
    Type: Choice
    Default: 768p
    Allowed values: 768p or 1080p
  • duration_sec
    Type: Choice
    Default: 6
    Allowed values: 6 or 10
  • first_frame_image

    Optional first-frame image for image-to-video

    Type: Text
    Default: –
    Allowed values: –

Tags

  • replicate
  • minimax
  • hailuo
  • text-to-video
  • image-to-video
  • physics
  • flagship
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Use cases

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Frequently asked questions

What is MiniMax Hailuo 02?

MiniMax Hailuo 02 is a model by MiniMax in the Video generation category. On Railwail you can call it with an API key through the Railwail API.

How much does MiniMax Hailuo 02 cost on Railwail?

On Railwail, MiniMax Hailuo 02 costs $0.324 per video. Depending on the settings, the price ranges from $0.12/video to $0.576/video. The price is known before the run starts. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals $0.01.

Which settings does MiniMax Hailuo 02 support?

According to its input schema, MiniMax Hailuo 02 knows these parameters: prompt (up to 2,000 characters), seed, resolution (768p or 1080p), duration_sec (6 or 10), and first_frame_image.

How fast is MiniMax Hailuo 02?

There are not enough measured runs of MiniMax Hailuo 02 on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.

Is MiniMax Hailuo 02 better than Hailuo 2.3?

That depends on the task. MiniMax Hailuo 02 (MiniMax) and Hailuo 2.3 (MiniMax) are both models in the Video generation category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.

Compare MiniMax Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3

Can MiniMax Hailuo 02 use an image as input?

Yes. Send the image in the first_frame_image parameter.

How do I use MiniMax Hailuo 02 through the API?

Create a Railwail API key and send your request with the model ID minimax-hailuo-02. Code examples for curl, Python and JavaScript are in the API section of this page.

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One API key for every model on Railwail. Usage is charged from prepaid credits, 1 credit = $0.01.