by Runway AI · founded 2018 · updated Jul 2026
Runway builds frontier video models (the Gen series) inside a full creative suite: text/image-to-video, motion control, inpainting and editing tools. Partnerships with studios have made it the most production-proven AI video platform.
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| Claim | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Gen-4 released with improved consistency and physics | Runway research blog | Mar 2025 |
| Partnerships with major studios for production use | Press announcements | Jan 2025 |
| Developer API generally available for video generation | Runway API docs | Feb 2025 |
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