Hailuo 2.3, the latest iteration of MiniMax's groundbreaking text-to-video AI, has taken the creative world by storm. With enhanced realism in motion, expressions, and physics, it's perfect for everything from cinematic epics to surreal experiments. Drawing from vibrant community shares on X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, YouTube tests, and expert guides we have curated 50 copy-paste-ready prompts. These are organized by use case for easy navigation not alphabetically, as requested to help you jump straight into inspiration. Each includes:
Nature & Landscapes (Prompts for Serene or Epic Environments)
Prompt: A vast citadel built into the cliffs, with waterfalls cascading from its towers, mist rising in golden hour light, slow aerial pan revealing ancient stone carvings and lush vines climbing the walls, cinematic.
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Prompt: Al-Azhar Mosque, aerial sweep at dusk, minarets glowing against purple skies, intricate tilework shimmering, gentle wind rustling palm fronds, hyper-realistic, 65mm lens.
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Prompt: Dynamic side-tracking shot of a lone rider galloping steadily across a quiet snow-covered plain, gentle puffs of snow rising with each stride, cool neutral palette with soft daylight tones, balanced contrast, and delicate film grain evoking calm isolation and cinematic realism, captured with a 65mm telephoto lens.
Prompt: Golden hour photography + warm orange-yellow tones + long shadows crossing the frame + soft backlighting outlining silhouettes + fine dust particles floating in the air
Prompt: Woman running in a forest, hair flowing naturally with wind, leaves crunching underfoot, dappled sunlight filtering through canopy, steady tracking shot, realistic physics, 4K.
2. Animals & Wildlife (Prompts for Dynamic Creature Motion)
Hailuo 2.3 shines in lifelike animal behaviors, from jumps to interactions.
Prompt: Golden retriever wearing a red scarf, bounding through autumn leaves in a park, tail wagging energetically, slow-motion capture of joyful leaps, warm golden hour lighting.
Prompt: In a sunlit outdoor boxing gym surrounded by eucalyptus trees, a focused kangaroo demonstrates precise jab punches on a punching bag to a towering silverback gorilla who watches the kangaroo. Dust drifts through golden light.
Under bright daylight by a tranquil African lake, a Japanese crane does broadway tap dancing with a flamingo, their shoes rapidly kicking up soft sand in rhythmic sync. Static shot.
Prompt: Dog jumping on a couch, paws scrambling for traction, tail wagging furiously, cozy living room setting, playful slow-motion, natural fur dynamics.
Prompt: A mystical fish adorned with shiny gems and yellow gold, swimming in circles in the depths of the sea, bubbles trailing elegantly, bioluminescent glow, underwater cinematic.
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3. Human Portraits & Emotions (Prompts for Expressive Faces and Subtle Movements)
Perfect for micro-expressions and emotional depth, a 2.3 standout.
Prompt: Candlelight flickering, eyes gently glowing brighter then dimming, subtle head tilt toward camera, smile reveal vampire fangs, camera zoom in, keep character consistent.
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Prompt: Person laughing heartily, shoulders shaking, eyes crinkling with joy, close-up portrait in warm indoor light, natural skin texture, slow-motion for emotional impact.
Prompt: Woman with a big smile, eyebrows raising in surprise, tears of joy welling up, Pixar-style animation, vibrant colors, expressive eyes blinking slowly.
Prompt: The mermaid comes very close to the camera, puts her hands to the sides of the camera like she would hold your head in her hands, she moves the camera toward her face and she gives you a close-up kiss, underwater bubbles rising softly.
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Prompt: Man mute. Silent. Mouth closed. Deep in thought, gazing out window at rainy cityscape, subtle jaw clench, realistic rain streaks on glass, moody lighting.
4. Action & Adventure (Prompts for High-Energy Sequences)
2.3's motion upgrades make chases and fights feel blockbuster-ready.
Prompt: Chase between several sports cars in the desert, dynamic scene with drone FPV shot, change from left to right flying over the cars at high speed, cinematic scene, dust clouds billowing.
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Prompt: POV Camera: a Black BMW car escaping from the police car, high speed, and the car is destroyed in an impact, resulting in trashing. Cinematic scene, sparks flying, debris scattering.
Prompt: Cars drifting in Fast and Furious style, wet neon streets at night, tire smoke and sparks, low-angle tracking shot, high-octane energy, 1080p.
Prompt: First-person snowboarding down a steep mountain, powder spraying, heart-pounding turns around trees, immersive GoPro-style, dynamic camera shake.
Prompt: Wingsuit flying through a narrow canyon, wind rushing, near-misses with rock walls, adrenaline rush, wide-angle lens, epic drone follow.
5. Sci-Fi & Fantasy (Prompts for World-Building Wonders)
Unleash imaginative realms with 2.3's surreal physics and VFX.
Prompt: Camera soars toward a floating fortress cloaked in storm clouds. Fighter drones spiral upward, missiles streak fire across the sky. Cannons ignite, vaporizing the clouds into glowing plasma. Epic sci-fi warfare, dramatic lighting, dynamic camera, cinematic contrast, Unreal Engine look, HDR tone mapping.
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Prompt: A lone agent sprints across a futuristic city rooftop at night, neon lights reflecting off wet metal surfaces. Drones chase him, lasers cutting through the rain. The camera follows in dynamic motion, switching to slow motion as he leaps between buildings. Explosions light up the skyline in the distance. Cinematic tone, fast rhythm, high detail, intense atmosphere, 4K quality.
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Prompt: Whales swimming through a paper city, origami buildings folding in wind, surreal dreamscape, soft pastel colors, slow ethereal pan.
Prompt: Alien jazz concert on a glass planet, bizarre instruments glowing, extraterrestrial crowd swaying, vibrant neon hues, wide establishing shot.
Prompt: Salvador Dali-inspired surreal scene, melting clocks on desert dunes, elephants with spider legs marching, distorted perspectives, dreamlike slow zoom.
6. Dance & Music (Prompts for Rhythmic, Expressive Performances)
Capture beats with fluid body dynamics and syncopated camera work.
Prompt: A cinematic slow-motion close-up of a massive speaker pounding with deep bass. Each vibration sends shockwaves through the air, forming the words LIVE. LOUD. LEGENDARY. in molten metal infused with fire and electricity. The letters shimmer, distort, and crackle with blue sparks as stage lights strobe across a smoky concert hall. A thunderous bass pulse triggers one final smoke explosion—flashing the text in a burst of fiery energy before it fades into darkness. The scene feels like the heartbeat of a live show—metal, fire, and sound colliding in spectacular motion.
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Prompt: Contemporary dance in a minimalist studio, fluid arm waves and spins, emotional build-up, soft spotlight, slow-motion for grace.
Prompt: Martial artist performing a spinning roundhouse kick, sweat flying, gi rippling, dojo background, high-speed camera, intense focus.
Prompt: Capybara doing karate katas in a dojo, paws chopping air precisely, focused expression, sunlight streaming through windows, humorous yet realistic motion.
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Prompt: Griddy dance in urban street, energetic footwork, crowd cheering, hip-hop vibe, dynamic low-angle shots, vibrant city lights.
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7. Product/Commercial (Prompts for Marketing Magic)
Quick, engaging clips for ads with sharp text and product focus.
Prompt: High top angle wide mid close-up tracking shot, flying very fast a few meters above a misty moonlit city, dominated by a witch wearing a dark flowing cloak and pointed hat, riding her broomstick, with her back to the camera, body leaning forward in motion, gliding smoothly through the night air, casting a clear shadow on the rooftops below. Her silhouette contrasts against glowing jack-o’-lantern lights and flickering street lamps. The background reveals gothic towers, narrow cobblestone streets, and glowing windows under a full moon surrounded by drifting clouds. Black cats and bats appear faintly in the distance, adding to the eerie mood. Strong dynamic motion blur conveys high-speed flight and deep cinematic perspective. (Adapt for Halloween product reveal).
Prompt: Text-to-video logo study: Netflix-inspired reveal, red envelope unfolding into streaming waves, dramatic build, black background, high-contrast glow.
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Prompt: Hyper-realistic, vertical slow-motion video showing a translucent glass pineapple placed upright on a sleek metal platform under a heavy industrial hydraulic press. The pineapple has a golden-yellow glass body with a diamond-cut texture and spiky green glass leaves on top. As the press slowly descends, the glass pineapple cracks and shatters dramatically into brilliant shards, with amber-colored glass fragments and glitter-like particles flying outward. The scene is lit with dramatic cinematic lighting that enhances the reflections and textures of the glass. The background is a dark workshop or industrial setting, with soft ambient glow highlighting the press and shattered remains. Emphasize a clean close-up shot of the crushing moment with intense detail and satisfying ASMR-style realism. (For product crush test ad).
Prompt: Corazón híbrido suspendido, contracción/relajación coherentes y movimientos mecánicos sincronizados, glowing blue circuits pulsing, sci-fi medical device reveal.
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Prompt: Scream House Halloween ad: Dimly lit suburban house at midnight, flickering porch light, carved pumpkins, fog creeping, masked figure types 'Hailuo 2.3 activated', walls melt into code, comedic glitch effects.
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8. Horror & Thriller (Prompts for Tense, Atmospheric Tension)
Build suspense with shadows, slow builds, and eerie realism.
Prompt: A close-up of a terrified woman standing in a dark, misty forest at night. Her wet hair clings to her face as she trembles, eyes wide and glossy with fear. Tight static framing with slow push-in. Cold breath escapes her lips; faint moonlight flickers across her skin through the trees. She slowly turns her eyes to the side—realizing she’s not alone. Depth-of-field shift. In the blurred background, a tall man in a black raincoat walks toward her, his face shrouded in darkness, almost melting into the shadows. The camera holds on her face, capturing every tremor and twitch of dread, no scream, just pure, silent horror.
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Prompt: Escape scene from a haunted mansion, creaking doors, shadows lunging, frantic run down corridor, flickering candlelight, heart-pounding score implied.
Prompt: Detective finding a clue in dimly lit alley, sudden realization, quick glance over shoulder, rain-slicked streets, noir shadows, tense close-up.
Prompt: 2 people kissing in forbidden embrace, moonlight casting long shadows, building tension with slow zoom, whispers implied, gothic romance thriller.
Prompt: Megalodon emerging from ocean depths, massive jaws snapping at boat, turbulent waves, low-angle terror shot, blockbuster VFX.
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9. Abstract & Surreal (Prompts for Mind-Bending Visuals)
Explore 2.3's style transformation for trippy, artistic experiments.
Prompt: 1990s scene. First frame: a female young adult in funky minimalist streetwear with a white dashed border around her, putting on headphones and switching on a Walkman. As she walks through a bustling city, real cars, buildings, and people randomly morph into playful doodles and natural daylight, then back to real. Signs and murals reimagine brands: Nike swoosh, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Red Bull can as logos only in white and yellow colors, all appearing as scribbled rough sketches. Cinematic tracking, smooth camera, hyper-detailed lighting, joyful surreal vibe, ultra cinematic, 16:9.
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Prompt: Caterpillar morphing into a butterfly, gooey transformation, iridescent wings unfolding, macro close-up, time-lapse surrealism.
Prompt: Man with a glowing umbrella walking through neon rain, reflections warping reality, surreal urban dream, slow pan.
Prompt: Caveman stumbling into cyberpunk city, primitive awe amid holograms and flying cars, seamless style shift, wide establishing shot.
Prompt: Jiggle physics test: Woman spinning with hair and clothing dynamics, fabric flowing
10. Animation & Styles (Prompts for Styled Recreations)Mimic beloved aesthetics with 2.3's stylistic control.
Prompt: Anime rooftop chase, parkour flips between skyscrapers, wind-swept hair, vibrant cel-shading.
Prompt: Studio Ghibli style spaceship soaring through starry nebula, whimsical designs, soft glowing engines, panoramic vista.
Prompt: Pixar style woman with a big smile, 3D rendered joy, colorful background, expressive animation loop.
Prompt: Samurai in anime style, meditative pose transitioning to swift draw, cherry blossoms falling, dramatic ink-wash aesthetics.
Prompt: Blade Runner-inspired scene, rainy dystopian street, landing spaceship amid holograms, moody synthwave glow, slow aerial descent.
