This year has witnessed a boom in AI-generated short dramas. The reduced technical hurdles have prompted a surge of professionals to venture into this arena, resulting in swift capacity growth and a substantial decline in production costs. Presently, the cost per minute for AI-generated short dramas has plummeted from 5,000 yuan to a mere few hundred yuan, edging close to the break-even point. Nevertheless, tailored short drama services continue to fetch premium prices, ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 yuan per minute. As the "ability to produce" becomes ubiquitous, the industry's competitive landscape has shifted its emphasis from mere output and pricing to content quality and market penetration. Data indicates that the domestic market for AI dramas and animations is projected to surpass 40 billion yuan by 2026, marking a year-on-year growth rate of 138%. The overseas market is also thriving, with its scale anticipated to exceed 4 billion US dollars, constituting nearly 70% of the total overseas micro-short drama market.
