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Best AI video generator for game trailers
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The pick
Runway
Runway gives you text-to-video and image-to-video plus editing tools in one place, so you can animate key art, generate establishing shots and stylised cutscene-style footage for a trailer. Its image-to-video is the key for game devs: feed it your actual screenshots or concept art and keep your game's look instead of generic stock-style clips.
- Starting price
- From $12/month (per page title)
- Free tier
- Yes
- Skill level
- beginner
Last verified: 2026-10-15
Setup guide
- Collect your best screenshots and key art.
- Use image-to-video to animate each into a short shot.
- Generate extra B-roll shots with text prompts in the same style.
- Assemble shots with music and logo in Runway's editor or your NLE.
- Export at your target resolution for Steam/YouTube.
Backup pick
Luma Dream Machine
Luma's AI video and image generation. Good for: Short cinematic shots.
- Starting price
- $30/month (Plus, billed monthly; $25/mo billed annually)
- Free tier
- Not verified — check the official site
- Skill level
- beginner
Last verified: 2026-10-15
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