September 30, 2026
A new option for video with audio: Utopai X takes #2 on Artificial Analysis
Utopai X ranks above the original MiniMax H3 on the video-with-audio leaderboard and is available on the PAI web platform.
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Utopai X, built on MiniMax H3, debuts in second place on the Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard, behind only Wan 3.0. Utopai X is a new video model from Utopai Studios, fine-tuned from MiniMax H3. It launches today within PAI, Utopai's web platform for creating cinematic stories. Utopai Studios makes films and series using AI. The studio plans wide theatrical releases for three films and the release of two series in 2027. In AA-Video-T2V v2.0, our updated text-to-video-with-audio leaderboard, Utopai X ranks second: behind Wan 3.0 and ahead of Dreamina Seedance 2.5. It currently ranks highest among the leaderboard's three MiniMax H3-based models, ahead of MiniMax H3 itself and MiniMax H3 Max from fal. Utopai X is available in PAI at 93 PAI credits per second of video. There is no public API. PAI plans start at $15 per month, billed monthly, for 1,000 credits. Congratulations to @UtopaiStudios on the release! Our breakdown and examples of Utopai X outputs in the Artificial Analysis Video Arena follow in the thread below 🧵
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Utopai X debuted on Sep 30 in second place in AA-Video-T2V v2.0. Artificial Analysis compares videos with audio in blind tests: participants choose between two outputs generated from the same prompt.
Above the original model. Utopai Studios fine-tuned MiniMax H3 to create Utopai X. The new model ranks below Wan 3.0 but above Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and both other H3-based variants.
| Model | Rank as of Sep 30, 2026 | Elo | | --- | --- | --- | | Wan 3.0 | 1 | 1,157 | | Utopai X | 2 | 1,150 | | Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | 3 | 1,143 | | MiniMax H3 (768p) | 4 | 1,138 | | fal MiniMax H3 Max | 8 | 1,111 |
Artificial Analysis collected 5,455 comparisons for Utopai X. Its statistical rank range is 1–3: neighboring models are separated by just a few points, and Utopai X's 95% confidence interval is 1,139–1,161 Elo.
Working in PAI. This is a standalone web platform for creating cinematic stories; Utopai X has no public API. PAI takes a story description or a finished script and breaks it down into characters and scenes. The platform then identifies locations and props and builds a shot list. You can attach your own images as references.
The PAI page has a Get Started button. It takes you to pai.utopaistudios.com, where you choose access and a plan.
One second of Utopai X video costs 93 PAI credits. The Basic plan provides 1,000 credits for $15 per month: 10 seconds of video uses 930 of them.
| PAI plan | Monthly price | Credits | | --- | --- | --- | | Basic | $15 | 1,000 | | PRO | $49 | 3,500 | | Studio | $129 | 10,000 | | Ultra | $379 | 35,000 |
You can buy additional credits separately. Prices were checked on the PAI page as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Additional pack | Price | | --- | --- | | 1,000 credits | $15 | | 3,000 credits | $45 | | 10,000 credits | $150 |
PAI shows the generation cost before confirmation and automatically refunds credits for failed generations.
Utopai Studios plans wide theatrical releases for three films and the release of two series in 2027.
