What is Movie42?+
Movie42 is an AI film lab. It turns a book, a manuscript, an original idea, or a brand into a fully cinematic trailer — directed, scored, and edited automatically. No filmmaking experience required.
What can I turn into a trailer?+
Five ways to begin: a public-domain book from the Project Gutenberg library, your own manuscript (upload a PDF or paste text), an original story idea, a brand or business pitch, or anything else you can describe in a prompt.
How long does it take?+
Video generation typically takes 15–30 minutes, and sometimes longer depending on server load. Once your video is ready you will receive an email notification so you don't have to wait on the page. Feel free to close the tab — your video will be waiting in your dashboard.
Can I change the trailer before it's made?+
Yes. Before anything renders, you can review the drafted scenes in the script editor — edit shot prompts, re-roll individual scenes, tweak the music brief, and add or remove sound-effect cues. Nothing is final until you confirm.
How much does it cost?+
Movie42 uses a render-first model — your video generates for free, and you only pay when it's ready to watch.
30 second video — New user: $7.99 · Returning: $9.99
1 minute video — New user: $12.99 · Returning: $19.99
2 minute video — New user: $21.99 · Returning: $39.99
Monthly subscriptions
Starter: $19.99/mo — 500 tokens/mo
Creator: $49.99/mo — 1,500 tokens/mo
Studio: $99.99/mo — 4,000 tokens/mo
Token costs per video
30 seconds = 100 tokens
1 minute = 200 tokens
2 minutes = 400 tokens
All payments are processed securely by Stripe.
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?+
Yes. You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time from your dashboard or settings — no phone calls, no waiting. Pausing keeps your tokens so you can pick up later; cancelling stops future renewals. Please note that payments already made are non-refundable.
Who owns the videos, and what about copyright?+
Every trailer is an original, AI-generated work that you're free to share. Movie42 does not reproduce, distribute, or display copyrighted material — outputs draw on general ideas and themes from publicly known sources, without copying protected expression.