Midjourney has introduced its first public video generation feature, enabling users to transform still images into short animated clips.
The new tool, detailed on Midjourney’s website, allows subscribers to create five-second videos from either uploaded images or those generated within the platform. Users can click an “animate” button on their chosen image, selecting between preset motion effects or manual settings to customize movement.
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Animations can be extended in four-second increments, with a maximum duration of 21 seconds. The feature also lets users control whether the subject, camera, or both are animated. Currently, access is limited to paid subscribers, with plans starting at $10 (USD) per month.
According to Midjourney, generating video is about eight times more costly than producing static images—roughly equating to one image’s processing cost per second of video.
The launch arrives as Midjourney faces a copyright lawsuit from Disney and Universal. The entertainment giants allege that the company’s AI training may have involved unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Legal documents specifically cited the video tool as a concern, with plaintiffs comparing Midjourney’s output to a “virtual vending machine” for unlicensed content.
David Holz, Midjourney’s founder, called the release a “stepping stone” toward the company’s goal of developing real-time, open-world simulation models. The startup is among several tech firms—including Google, OpenAI, and Meta—competing to advance AI-generated video tools.
Early adopters on social media have shared their first videos, with many praising the feature as a potential “game-changer.” While the current version focuses on animating static images, Midjourney has hinted at expanded capabilities in future updates.
