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by Alibaba

Wan 2.6

Wan 2.6 is a powerful iteration of Alibaba's impressive video generation series, optimized for top-tier 1080p output. This model represents the culmination of advancements in motion dynamics, character consistency, and overall visual coherence. It is designed for professional creators and studios that need a reliable, state-of-the-art tool for producing cinematic-quality video content that pushes the boundaries of AI generation.

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Price
4.5CU
per megapixel-second
Released
2025
December
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)5s, 10s, 15s
Cinematic-quality 1080p from Alibaba's Wan lineCoherent motion for professional video

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Create amazing video content with Wan 2.6 on Layer

The complete content creation platform for modern game teams. From concepting to polished in-game assets - across Image, 3D, Video, and Audio.

Why use Wan 2.6 for video?

Cinematic video generation

Wan 2.6 creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.

Flexible input modes

Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.

Production-ready output

Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.

Game trailers and cinematic previews

Game trailers and cinematic previews

Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.

UA video creative at scale

UA video creative at scale

Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.

Character animations and in-game cinematics

Character animations and in-game cinematics

Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.

FAQ

How much does Wan 2.6 cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 4.5 / megapixel second.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does Wan 2.6 have?+
Wan 2.6 has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1222, which places it #44 of the 84 scored video models on Layer. Gemini Omni Flash leads that ranking with an Elo of 1368.

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