Aug 25, 2025 11:48:00

Meta partners with Midjourney to develop image and video generation AI model

Meta, the developer of large-scale language models such as Llama, has partnered with Midjourney, a developer and operator of image generation AI, to license its image and video generation AI technology. According to Alexander Wang, Meta's Chief AI Officer, Meta's research team will collaborate with Midjourney to leverage their technology in future AI models and products.

1/ Today we're proud to announce a partnership with @midjourney , to license their aesthetic technology for our future models and products, bringing beauty to billions.
— Alexandr Wang (@alexandr_wang) August 22, 2025

Meta released its own image generation AI tool, 'Imagine,' in 2023 and has incorporated it into its own services, including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.

Meta releases free web app for image generation AI 'Imagine,' which uses Emu model to generate four images per prompt - GIGAZINE

In addition, in October 2024, the company announced 'Movie Gen,' a video generation AI.

Meta develops video generation AI 'Movie Gen,' which not only generates videos from text but also supports 'character specification,' 'adding background music,' and 'editing existing videos' - GIGAZINE

By partnering with Midjourney, which develops image and video generation AI using Discord as its main platform, Meta may be able to develop even more powerful image and video generation AI.

'For Meta to deliver the best products to people, we need a comprehensive approach on all fronts. This means world-class talent, an ambitious computing roadmap, and collaborations with leading companies in the industry,' Wang said.

4/ To ensure Meta is able to deliver the best possible products for people it will require taking an all-of-the-above approach. This means world-class talent, ambitious compute roadmap, and working with the best players across the industry.
— Alexandr Wang (@alexandr_wang) August 22, 2025

The terms of the deal between Meta and Midjourney are still unknown, but Midjourney co-founder and CEO David Holtz commented, 'Midjourney remains an independent, community-backed research lab with no investors,' emphasizing that the company has not been acquired by Meta.

We remain an independent, community-backed research lab, with no investors, working on a staggering array of ambitious projects focused on bringing about humane futures where we are all mid-journey. Join us!
— David (@DavidSHolz) August 22, 2025

'We're excited to show you what we're creating together! We'll have more to share soon!' said Wang, revealing that Meta and Midjourney plan to announce details of their partnership soon.