Manus has launched a new feature that allows users to generate videos from text, entering a competitive arena that includes major players such as OpenAI, Alibaba Group, and Tencent Holdings.
The innovative company, recognized for its capability to execute complex tasks similar to human performance, announced this new feature on social media platform X. According to Manus, users can now create structured video narratives in just minutes by inputting text commands. The AI technology behind Manus can efficiently transform these commands into a cohesive video story.
Introducing Manus video generation.
Manus transforms your prompts into complete stories—structured, sequenced, and ready to watch. With a single prompt, Manus plans each scene, crafts the visuals, and animates your vision. From storyboard creation to concept visualization—your… pic.twitter.com/2bOxSkyRv5
— ManusAI (@ManusAI_HQ) June 3, 2025
Early access to this feature will be granted to paid subscribers before it becomes universally available for free. Manus is positioning itself against rivals like OpenAI’s Sora, which is accessible only to paid ChatGPT subscribers at a monthly fee of $200 (approximately ₹17,183). Other Western alternatives, including Runway, Synthesia, and Google, have varied pricing structures based on subscriptions or pay-per-use models.
Founded on Chinese roots, Manus remained relatively obscure until the introduction of its AI agent earlier this year. This launch came shortly after competitor DeepSeek made waves in the global market with its cost-effective business model. Manus’ parent company, Butterfly Effect, gained significant attention by securing investments from prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm Benchmark Capital, amid increasing tensions between the US and China in the tech sector.
Advancements in text-to-video models continue, with Chinese firms making notable strides. Open-source offerings from Alibaba and Tencent are providing strong competition to proprietary platforms in the West. The stakes are high in this burgeoning multibillion-dollar market, which holds the potential to revolutionize sectors such as entertainment, education, and marketing.
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