Midjourney V1Turn text prompts and images into cinematic short videos with Midjourney's V1 model.

4.8 (5)

Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

Midjourney V1 is the studio's first video generation model, extending its signature painterly, cinematic aesthetic from still images into motion. Users can start from a text prompt or an existing Midjourney image and generate short animated clips that preserve the look, lighting, and composition the platform is known for. The model is aimed at creators who want stylized, mood-driven footage rather than photorealistic simulation. It fits naturally into the existing Midjourney workflow, letting artists iterate on stills first and then bring selected frames to life as moving sequences for concept work, social content, or visual storytelling.

Key features

Text-to-video generation
Image-to-video animation
Midjourney-native art style
Prompt-based scene direction
Iterative re-rolls and variations
Works alongside V6/V7 image models

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: AI Video Agents
Rating: 4.8 / 5 (5)

Use cases

Transform Text Prompts into Short Videos

Use Midjourney V1 to create cinematic short videos from text prompts and images, leveraging the power of AI video generation.

Turn Ideas into Professional-Quality Videos

With Midjourney V1, transform your creative vision into stunning video content in just three simple steps, from text prompts to professional-quality HD videos.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Distinct cinematic, painterly visual style
Works from both text prompts and reference images
Integrates with existing Midjourney image workflow
Good for stylized concept and mood pieces

Cons

Short clip lengths compared to specialized video tools
Less suited to photorealistic output
Limited fine control over motion and camera
Requires a paid Midjourney subscription

Reviews

4.8

Average from 5 ratings.

Aaliyah Johnson

Feb 27, 2026

Use it every day

Honestly didn't expect to like it this much. Text-to-video generation is exactly what I needed, and integrates with existing Midjourney image workflow. I do wish requires a paid Midjourney subscription, but I reach for it almost every day now and it just clicks.

Margaret Whitfield

Jan 20, 2026

Does the job

Pretty happy overall. Midjourney-native art style just works and integrates with existing Midjourney image workflow. but no dealbreakers — I'd recommend it to a friend without hesitating.

Devin Walker

Dec 2, 2025

Skeptical, then convinced

I went in skeptical — most tools in this space overpromise. It actually delivers on works alongside V6/V7 image models, and distinct cinematic, painterly visual style caught me off guard. Limited fine control over motion and camera is why this isn't a perfect score, still, I'd recommend giving it a real trial.

Sanjay Gupta

Nov 2, 2025

Use it every day

Honestly didn't expect to like it this much. Iterative re-rolls and variations is exactly what I needed, and integrates with existing Midjourney image workflow. I do wish requires a paid Midjourney subscription, but I reach for it almost every day now and it just clicks.

Olga Ivanova

Jun 21, 2025

Years in this space

I've evaluated a lot of these over the years. What stands out here is image-to-video animation — handled better than most — and integrates with existing Midjourney image workflow. Worth the time if this is your use case.