MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 is the physics-leading video model of 2026: it renders momentum, weight, and contact more faithfully than most rivals, which makes it the right tool for action. Bodies accelerate and land with real force, explosions expand with believable energy, and cloth and water respond the way physics says they should. Every prompt below names one exact move, its speed, and one camera move so Hailuo has a single clear motion to solve.
Director camera moves go in square brackets at the very start — up to three, in order — from the fixed set [Push in][Pull out][Pan left][Pan right][Truck left][Truck right][Pedestal up][Pedestal down][Tilt up][Tilt down][Zoom in][Zoom out][Tracking shot][Static shot][Shake]. Text-to-Video defaults to 16:9 (9:16 and 1:1 also available), at 768p or 1080p, in 6s or 10s clips, with 1080p capped at 6s. There is no native audio, so add impacts and music in your edit. For the full library, see the best Hailuo prompts roundup.
Martial arts & combat
Combat is where Hailuo's momentum modeling shines. Name the exact technique, the speed of the strike, and follow the body with one camera move so the whole action stays readable.
1. Spinning back kick
[Tracking shot][Push in] A martial artist in a black gi executes a fast spinning back kick, the body rotating fully before the heel snaps out at hip height, weight transferring through the pivot foot, an empty dojo with morning light through tall windows, dust drifting in the beams, sharp and powerful, slow-motion on the moment of impact.Why it works: One named technique plus a tracking push keeps the full rotation in frame while Hailuo solves the weight shift through the pivot. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
2. Sword form in the rain
[Tracking shot][Pan right] A swordswoman performs a flowing single-sword form, the blade cutting slow controlled arcs that fling droplets off the steel, feet stepping precisely across wet stone, a temple courtyard in heavy rain at dusk, water sheeting off the tiled roof, elegant and deliberate, cloth robe trailing each turn.Why it works: Rain and trailing cloth give Hailuo continuous physics cues, and the pan follows the blade's arc without stacking moves. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
3. Boxing combination on the bag
[Static shot][Zoom in] A boxer throws a fast three-punch combination into a heavy bag, jab-cross-hook landing in quick succession, the bag swinging and denting on each impact, sweat spraying under a single overhead gym light, a dim old boxing gym at night, gritty and explosive, muscles flexing with each strike.Why it works: The swinging, denting bag is a direct test of impact physics that Hailuo handles well; the static frame keeps the punches crisp. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
4. Staff spin and strike
[Tracking shot] A fighter spins a long wooden staff in a fast figure-eight, the staff blurring with speed before snapping into a hard downward strike, feet planting to absorb the momentum, a bamboo forest clearing in soft green light, leaves shaking loose from the motion, fluid and controlled, dust kicking up on the final stop.Why it works: The spin-to-stop transition forces believable deceleration, exactly the momentum handling Hailuo is built for. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
Dance & movement
Dance rewards Hailuo's natural human motion. Describe the phrase, the tempo, and let the camera glide with the body. For phrasing that keeps limbs clean, see how to prompt Hailuo for realistic video.
5. Contemporary floor spin
[Tracking shot][Pull out] A contemporary dancer drops into a controlled floor spin, one leg extended sweeping across the marley, momentum carrying the turn before a smooth rise to standing, a bare studio with soft side light and a large window, flowing fabric skirt lifting with the rotation, graceful and weighted, slow-motion at the peak of the spin.Why it works: The extended leg and lifting skirt give the spin real angular momentum, and the pull-out reveals the full floor pattern. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
6. Breakdance power move
[Static shot][Tilt up] A b-boy drops into a fast windmill, legs scissoring in wide circles as the body rotates on the shoulders and back, momentum spinning continuously across the floor, a concrete underpass with graffiti walls and hard afternoon light, dust scattering under the motion, athletic and explosive, sneakers cutting arcs through the air.Why it works: A windmill is pure rotational physics; naming the scissoring legs and single continuous spin keeps Hailuo from warping the limbs. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
7. Ballet grand jeté
[Tracking shot][Truck left] A ballerina runs three steps and launches into a soaring grand jeté, legs splitting fully into a horizontal line at the peak, hanging weightlessly for a beat before a soft controlled landing, a grand empty theatre stage with a single warm spotlight, tutu fluttering mid-air, elegant and powerful, slow-motion at the height of the leap.Why it works: The trucking camera matches the horizontal travel of the jump, and the suspended peak reads as the float only good physics can sell. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
Sports
Sports clips need explosive acceleration and a clean point of contact. Give Hailuo one athlete, one decisive action, and a camera that follows the ball or body.
8. Slam dunk at the rim
[Tracking shot][Pedestal up] A basketball player sprints, plants, and explodes upward for a two-handed slam dunk, hanging on the rim as the net snaps and the backboard shudders, a packed indoor arena with bright court lighting and a blurred crowd, sweat spraying at the peak, powerful and dramatic, slow-motion on the dunk.Why it works: The rising pedestal move follows the vertical leap, and the snapping net plus shuddering backboard test impact physics head-on. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
9. Skateboard kickflip
[Tracking shot][Truck right] A skateboarder rolls fast toward the camera and pops a clean kickflip, the board flipping a full rotation under the feet before landing and rolling away, a sunlit concrete skatepark with hard shadows, a faint puff of dust on the landing, crisp and athletic, slow-motion as the board spins in the air.Why it works: One full board rotation and a matched trucking camera keep the trick legible while Hailuo nails the flip-and-catch timing. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
10. Football diving header
[Tracking shot] A footballer launches into a full-stretch diving header, body horizontal in the air as the forehead meets the crossed ball and redirects it hard, then a heavy grass-sliding landing, a floodlit stadium pitch at night with a blurred crowd, turf and water spraying on impact, dramatic and athletic, slow-motion on contact with the ball.Why it works: The horizontal dive and grass-sliding landing give Hailuo two weight events to render, and the tracking shot keeps both in frame. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
Explosions & VFX
Hailuo's fire, debris, and energy sims expand with believable force. Describe the blast, its direction, and one camera move — a [Shake] sells the shockwave. Pair these with the Hailuo prompt cheat sheet for setting reference.
11. Car explosion fireball
[Pull out][Shake] An abandoned car detonates in a massive orange fireball, the blast wave hurling debris and shattered glass outward, a rolling cloud of black smoke billowing upward, a deserted industrial lot at dusk, hot embers raining down, cinematic and intense, slow-motion as the fireball expands and the shockwave ripples out.Why it works: The pull-out reveals the full blast radius while the shake mimics a shockwave hitting the lens, and Hailuo expands the fireball with real energy. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
12. Shattering glass wall
[Static shot][Zoom in] A large pane of glass shatters as an object strikes its center, cracks racing outward before the whole wall bursts into thousands of glittering shards that tumble and scatter, a bright modern office at midday, fragments catching the light as they fall, sharp and dramatic, slow-motion on the moment of the break.Why it works: Radiating cracks and tumbling shards are a pure fracture-physics test; the static zoom lets every fragment fall on its own arc. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
13. Magic energy blast
[Tracking shot][Push in] A robed sorcerer thrusts both palms forward and releases a surging bolt of blue energy, the blast rippling the air and kicking dust off the ground in a widening ring, a ruined stone temple at twilight, glowing particles swirling around the hands, epic and powerful, slow-motion as the energy wave expands outward.Why it works: The expanding dust ring grounds the VFX in real physics, so the fantasy blast lands with weight instead of floating. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
Running & chase
Running is momentum in its purest form. Name the athlete's speed and let [Tracking shot] chase the body so the sense of pace never breaks.
14. Sprinter off the blocks
[Tracking shot][Truck right] A sprinter explodes out of the starting blocks, driving hard with powerful arm swings and long accelerating strides down the track, spikes biting into the surface, a sunlit outdoor stadium with lane markings streaking past, sweat flying off the shoulders, intense and fast, motion building from the crouched start into full speed.Why it works: The trucking camera matches the runner's acceleration, and the block start gives Hailuo a clear low-to-high momentum build. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
15. Rooftop parkour leap
[Tracking shot] A traceur sprints across a rooftop and leaps a wide gap to the next building, arms and legs cycling in the air, landing in a hard forward roll that carries the momentum, a dense city skyline at golden hour, gravel and dust scattering on the landing, athletic and daring, slow-motion at the apex of the jump.Why it works: The gap leap and rolling landing chain two momentum events, and the tracking shot keeps the traceur centered across both buildings. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
16. Foot chase through market
[Tracking shot][Shake] A runner sprints through a crowded outdoor market, weaving fast between stalls and knocking a hanging cloth aside, vendors and produce blurring past, a bustling sunlit bazaar with vivid awnings, dust and scattered papers kicked up in the wake, urgent and kinetic, handheld energy following close behind the runner.Why it works: The shake adds handheld chase energy while the tracking shot holds the runner steady, and the knocked cloth gives a real contact moment. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
Fluid & particle physics
Water, smoke, and cloth are where Hailuo's simulation depth is most obvious. Keep the subject singular and describe how the material moves. For more atmospheric setups, browse the Hailuo cinematic b-roll prompts.
17. Wave crashing over rocks
[Static shot][Push in] A powerful ocean wave rears up and crashes over jagged black rocks, exploding into a towering sheet of white spray and foam that arcs through the air, a rugged coastline under a stormy grey sky, mist drifting off the surging water, dramatic and raw, slow-motion as the spray bursts upward and falls back.Why it works: The bursting spray and falling foam are a demanding fluid sim, and the static push lets Hailuo commit its physics to the water alone. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
18. Smoke plume rising
[Pedestal up][Static shot] A thick column of grey smoke rises and curls from a single source, billowing into slow rolling vortices that spread and thin as they climb, a dark studio backdrop with a hard side light raking across the plume, embers glowing faintly at the base, moody and hypnotic, smoke drifting in slow turbulent swirls.Why it works: Rolling vortices are turbulent-flow physics; the rising pedestal follows the plume so its evolution stays in frame. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
19. Cloak billowing in wind
[Truck left][Static shot] A lone figure stands on a cliff edge as a long heavy cloak billows and snaps in a strong gusting wind, fabric rippling in waves and cracking at the trailing edge, a windswept moor under a dramatic overcast sky, grass flattening in the gusts, cinematic and moody, cloth moving with realistic weight and flow.Why it works: Rippling, cracking cloth is a cloth-sim showcase, and the flattening grass gives Hailuo a matching wind cue to keep the motion consistent. (16:9, 768p, 10s)
20. Slow-motion water splash
[Static shot][Zoom in] A single object drops into a shallow pool and throws up a perfect crown-shaped splash, individual droplets suspended in the air before falling back, concentric ripples spreading across the surface, a clean studio setup with crisp high-key light on a dark background, elegant and precise, extreme slow-motion holding the droplets mid-flight.Why it works: A crown splash with suspended droplets is the classic slow-motion fluid shot, and Hailuo renders the droplet arcs and ripples with convincing surface tension. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)
Across all twenty, the pattern is the same: one clear move, its speed, one or two bracket camera moves, and a physics cue Hailuo can commit to. Reuse it and your whole action library will read as physically true.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Hailuo 2.3 good at physics?
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 is trained to model momentum, weight, and contact more faithfully than most 2026 rivals. Bodies accelerate and decelerate believably, limbs carry weight through a swing, and collisions, explosions, and cloth respond with realistic force. That makes it a strong pick for martial arts, dance, sports, and VFX where motion has to feel physically true.
How do I get slow-motion in Hailuo?
There is no slow-motion slider. Describe it in words: use phrases like slow-motion, at half speed, time stretched, droplets suspended in air, or fabric drifting slowly. Naming the weight of the moment, such as a heavy landing or a suspended peak of a jump, pushes Hailuo to render the deceleration and float that read as slow motion.
How does [Tracking shot] help action clips?
Placing [Tracking shot] at the start of the prompt tells Hailuo to keep the moving subject centered and follow it through the frame, so a runner, fighter, or dancer stays in view instead of drifting off. It reads as a Steadicam or gimbal operator chasing the action, which is exactly what fast movement needs to stay legible. See how to prompt Hailuo for realistic video for more on camera moves.
How do I avoid limb warping in action shots?
Name one clear move per prompt, keep the framing wide enough to show the whole body, and use no more than one or two bracket camera moves. Specify the speed and direction of the motion so Hailuo does not have to guess. Stacking multiple fighters, fast cuts, or three camera moves at once is what tends to melt hands and legs.
Should I use 6s or 10s for action?
Use 6s for a single explosive beat like a kick, a punch, or an explosion, where a tight window keeps the motion crisp and lets you generate at 1080p. Use 10s at 768p when the action has a build, a follow-through, and a landing, such as a full dance phrase or a running approach into a leap.
Can I add sound to Hailuo action clips?
Not from the model. Hailuo 2.3 outputs silent video, so impacts, whooshes, and music are added in your editor. For action that is a real advantage: you can time punches, footfalls, and explosions to sync perfectly with sound design in post rather than fighting baked-in audio.