Major domestic film and television companies have officially entered the "intense competition" in the AI short drama market. On February 20, 2026, the short drama brand "Da Heng Xiao Zhi" under Hangdian Film and Television and the joint production of Zhejiang Zhongshi Haibo, the national style animation drama “Jiu Zhou Mu Yun Lu”, officially launched on Tencent Video.

This is not only an exciting adventure drama for young people, but also a deep practice of Hangdian Film and Television in the "AI + Film and Television" industrialization journey.

Key Highlights: AI Empowering Eastern Aesthetics

Revitalization of Classic IP: The drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by renowned writer Guan Pingchao. Set against the vast land of Jiu Zhou, it tells the story of young Mu Yun's growth in chivalry, political strategies, and national sentiments.

Technological Breakthrough: As a pioneer in AI short dramas, “Jiu Zhou Mu Yun Lu” deeply integrates generative AI technology with traditional Eastern aesthetics. It maintains high visual quality while greatly improving the efficiency of creation.

Minimalist Viewing Experience: Each episode is about 2.5 minutes, accurately meeting the current demand for fragmented and fast-paced content consumption.

Strategic Layout: Focusing on High-Quality IPs and Emerging Content

The brand representative of Hangdian Film and Television Co., Ltd. stated that the launch of “Jiu Zhou Mu Yun Lu” is just the beginning. In the future, the company will continue to focus on high-quality IPs, using AI technology to explore more emerging content forms, and promote the transformation of film and television production from "sweat factories" to "smart creation".

Industry Insights:

With the continuous maturity of AI video generation technology, traditional film and television producers are experiencing an efficiency revolution. From the actions of Hangdian Film and Television, AI is no longer just a special effects tool, but has been deeply integrated into the entire workflow from storyboard design to final production, offering more possibilities for the innovative expression of national style themes.