Ukrainian startup Manus challenges OpenAI.

The company Manus has released a new feature - creating videos from text commands. This will allow them to compete with already known giants such as OpenAI, Alibaba Group, and Tencent Holdings.

The company's service can transform text instructions into a structured video story in just a few minutes. Paid subscribers will have the opportunity to use this feature earlier than it becomes available for free to all users.

Introducing Manus video generation. Manus transforms your prompts into complete stories—structured, sequenced, and ready to watch. With a single prompt, Manus plans each scene, crafts the visuals, and animates your vision. From storyboard creation to concept visualization—your… pic.twitter.com/2bOxSkyRv5

— ManusAI (@ManusAI_HQ) June 3, 2025

Other competitors, such as Sora from OpenAI and Synthesia, set prices based on subscriptions or pay-per-use. Manus became known only after their AI agent amazed the global market, receiving large investments and attracting the attention of global media.

In the race for innovations in 'text-to-video' in the world of artificial intelligence, there is a large market at stake with the potential for revolutionary changes across various fields, including entertainment, education, and marketing.