Seedance 3.0 public beta went live on March 1, 2026. The official full release is expected to roll out in June this year. It currently supports generating high‑definition videos up to 18 minutes long, with significantly reduced costs.
Can I use it now?
Public beta is open: Volcanic Engine officially announced the public beta on March 1, 2026, supporting real‑time 1080p HD video generation. Users can currently experience it through the relevant platforms.
Full release coming soon: Industry forecasts expect the full version to be widely available in Q2 2026 (April to June), with more stable features and broader accessibility.
Testing status: Some features are still in the final stages of closed testing—for example, advanced director‑level controls may require applying for permission or waiting for the official release to unlock.
What makes this upgrade so impressive?
Major leap in video length: It can generate seamless videos of 10 to 18 minutes in a single run, no longer limited to the previous 15‑second clips—enabling complete storytelling.
Narrative Memory Chain: The AI can remember plotlines, character personalities, and scenes, ensuring that characters remain consistent and the narrative stays coherent throughout long videos.
More natural audiovisual synchronization: Supports multiple languages (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, etc.). Lip movements and emotions (such as crying or laughter) are automatically matched, eliminating the need for post‑production dubbing.
Director‑level control: Understands professional cinematography commands like "wide dolly track" and "over‑the‑shoulder shot/reverse shot." It also includes built‑in color grading styles such as IMAX and Netflix.
Dramatic cost reduction: The compute cost for generating one minute of cinematic‑grade video is now one‑eighth of what it was in version 2.0.