9 Best AI-Generated Video Examples To Inspire Your Next Project in 2026

AI-generated videos are transforming how content is created, letting teams produce visuals faster and experiment more freely. In fact, a recent Magic Hour survey found that nearly half (49%) of professionals at agencies or consultancies save five or more hours a week using AI, and nearly 29% of creatives in production studios report saving 10+ hours weekly.

For marketers and audiences, this shift means more engaging, immersive content and new ways to tell stories. By streamlining production and automating repetitive tasks, AI tools allow creators to focus on experimentation and bring their ideas to life faster. 

In this post, we explore 10 AI-generated video examples, ranging from impressive to experimental, to inspire ideas and spark creativity for your next project.

1. Peter Griffin From "Family Guy" Playing Basketball 

This AI-generated video, created with Magic Hour, places Peter Griffin from "Family Guy" on a real basketball court. What makes it stand out is how convincingly he’s integrated into a live-action environment. The pacing, body movement, and interaction with the ball closely match real gameplay, making the scene feel surprisingly natural despite the obvious cartoon character. 

Lighting, camera angles, and motion stay consistent, which helps sell the illusion that Peter actually belongs on the court. The video has nearly 1 million likes, which shows the effectiveness of familiar characters combined with high-quality AI execution in driving engagement.

Key takeaways:

• Strong compositing sells the idea: Consistent lighting, camera angles, and motion help AI characters feel grounded in real footage.
• Familiar characters boost engagement: People are more likely to watch and share content they instantly recognize.

2. Saquon Barkley Anime Style

This AI-generated video reimagines Saquon Barkley in an anime style, combining realistic football movement with animated visuals. The clip uses slow-motion moments, along with fire and lightning effects, to emphasize key actions and add drama. 

While the Barkley’s jumps and motion feel grounded and believable, the anime styling makes it clear the scene is animated rather than real, striking a balance between realism and stylization.

Key takeaways:

• Style can amplify realism: Applying visual effects and slow motion can enhance impact while maintaining believable movement.
• Balance realism and abstraction: AI works best when motion stays grounded, even if the visual style is clearly animated.

3. Tokyo Walk

This AI-generated video captures the essence of a bustling Tokyo night with striking visual realism. A lone figure walks down a neon-lit street, where glowing signs in vivid pinks, blues, and yellows reflect off the rain-slicked pavement, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. 

Small details, such as the movement of pedestrians, fluttering umbrellas, flickering shop signs, and subtle steam rising from street vents, add depth and authenticity. The combination of cinematic camera angles, dynamic lighting, and layered textures creates a lifelike yet slightly surreal atmosphere, making the video feel both like a real city and a dreamlike urban landscape.

Key takeaways: 

• Use AI to generate detailed backgrounds quickly: Leverage AI for creating complex visual environments that would be time-consuming to produce manually.
• Incorporate dynamic elements: Small moving details, like pedestrians, signage, or reflections, create AI content that feels more realistic and engaging.

4. The Code by Dove

This video pairs simple, human-centered imagery with on-screen text and demonstrations showing how AI image prompts often default to unrealistic beauty standards. Visually, it’s clean and intentional: no flashy effects, no surreal moments. That simplicity is what makes it effective, reinforcing the message that AI can (and should) be guided by human values rather than aesthetics alone.

Key takeaways: 

• Use AI with guardrails: Define clear rules and constraints to prevent biased or unintended outputs.
• Let the concept lead the visuals: Strong ideas don’t need flashy AI effects to stand out.

5. Off-Road Rally

This AI-generated video stands out for how well it captures speed, motion, and environmental interaction. The rally car barrels through rugged terrain and muddy water, with splashes hitting the camera lens and briefly obscuring the frame — an effect usually associated with real-world action footage. 

Dust, water spray, and shifting light react convincingly to the vehicle’s movement, while dynamic camera angles maintain a sense of momentum. These small physical details help sell the realism and make the video feel closer to a high-budget automotive shoot than an AI experiment.

Key takeaways: 

• Prototype action-heavy concepts quickly: AI can generate fast-paced scenes for you to try various concepts before committing to real-life expensive shoots.
• Experiment with camera effects: Lens obstructions, motion blur, and dynamic angles can add authenticity without extra production cost.

6. Cutting Glass Fruits

This YouTube Short shows an ASMR-style glass fruit cutting sequence, where hyper-realistic glass fruits—designed to resemble seeded fruits like dragon fruit and apple—are sliced with a knife on a wooden surface. The video relies on extreme close-ups and slow, deliberate cuts, keeping the frame locked on the moment the blade meets the glass.

The only audio is the sound of the knife cutting through the fruit—no music or voiceovers. That restraint makes the visual impact stronger, drawing attention to the glossy transparency, internal “seeds,” and the clean separation of each slice.

Key takeaways:

• Strip audio down to one action: A single, consistent sound can be more engaging than layered audio in ASMR-style Shorts.
  Optimize for replayability: Simple, satisfying actions encourage looping without needing a narrative.

7. YURI Music Video

YURI – SURREAL is a fully AI-generated music video featuring a single singer, mostly shown in close-up shots. The video highlights her facial expressions, subtle gestures, and movement, with the camera shifting between different angles. 

While the continuity is generally maintained, there are noticeable moments where proportions, movement, or details give away its AI-generated nature, especially when you pay attention to lip sync. 

Key takeaways: 

• Test AI for focused shots: Close-ups reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of AI in rendering faces and small movements. If you think the lip sync is off, continue creating various outputs until you’re satisfied with the results.
• Use AI for rapid concept experiments: Even imperfect outputs can help you explore visual ideas quickly.

8. Lumé

This AI-generated spec ad for Lumé, created with LTX Studio, highlights the product’s premium identity using a warm, golden-hued color palette that matches the perfume bottle. The video features an AI-generated model interacting with the product, with controlled lighting, close-up shots, and smooth camera movements. 

The visuals focus on the bottle and the model in a simple setting, using framing and color to reinforce the luxurious tone without relying on heavy effects.

Key takeaways: 

• Use AI to explore brand aesthetics: You can create various visual styles and moods for campaigns without the need of a real-life set or a human model.
• Focus on tone over realism: AI can convey sophistication and atmosphere even if details aren’t perfect.

9. Ancient Rome

This AI‑generated video uses generative visuals to recreate life and architecture from one of history’s most iconic civilizations. The scene includes sweeping shots of monumental structures like the Colosseum and Forum, cobblestone streets, and crowds of people dressed in period‑inspired attire — all rendered in a cinematic style that blends imagined detail with historical cues. 

Key takeaways: 

• Prototype world‑building quickly: Use AI to visualize historical or conceptual environments before investing in full production.
• Focus on recognizable cues: Iconic landmarks and costumes help audiences immediately contextualize a scene, even when the rendering isn’t perfect.

Tips for Creating AI Videos That Shine

By understanding how AI works and leveraging its strengths, you can produce visually compelling content while paying close attention to fine details to avoid noticeable errors or sloppy outputs.

• Start with a clear concept: Begin with a focused story or idea that guides your visuals. AI works best when you give it precise prompts, ensuring the narrative and style align with your goals.
• Leverage high-quality source material: Use crisp images, video references, and detailed prompts to achieve cinematic-quality output. The better the input, the more polished the AI-generated result will be.
• Experiment with styles and effects: Take advantage of AI’s flexibility to explore different visual styles, lighting, and animation effects. Testing multiple approaches can lead to unexpected, creative results.
• Optimize for your platform: Consider where the video will be published and format accordingly. AI tools often allow instant export in multiple aspect ratios and resolutions to suit social, web, or broadcast channels.
• Iterate based on feedback and analytics: Use AI-assisted previews and analytics to refine pacing, visuals, and engagement. Continuous iteration helps transform early drafts into polished, audience-ready content.

Bring Your Ideas to Life With 100+ AI Tools

AI-generated videos unlock new creative possibilities, from cinematic cityscapes to surreal experimental clips. With Magic Hour, you can explore over 100 AI tools designed to help you design, animate, and enhance videos quickly and efficiently.

You can create, refine, and export videos seamlessly, producing content that captures attention and engages your audience. Create your first video today and experience how AI can elevate your storytelling while keeping you in creative control.

AI Videos FAQ

Why Should I Use AI for Video Generation?

AI streamlines the video creation process, helping you produce high-quality visuals faster and more efficiently. It can automate repetitive tasks, generate creative ideas, and allow you to experiment with different styles, camera angles, and effects without the cost and time of traditional production.

What Kind of Videos Can AI Generate?

AI can produce a wide range of videos, from cinematic cityscapes and product close-ups to music videos, ads, and experimental or surreal content. It works for both short-form social clips and longer sequences, making it versatile for marketing, storytelling, and artistic projects.

Can You Tell if a Video Is AI-Generated?

Sometimes, yes. AI-generated videos can show subtle artifacts, unnatural movement, or inconsistencies in textures, proportions, or physics. However, as technology improves, distinguishing AI from real footage is increasingly difficult, so looking for small irregularities in motion, lighting, and detail is usually the best way to spot them.