# Wan 2.6

- Date: 2025-12-16
- Type: model
- Credit: Alibaba / Tongyi Lab
- URL: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/wan-2-6

China's first open-source reference-to-video model. Upload a character reference video with your appearance and voice, then generate new scenes starring yourself. This opened up open-source character consistency with audio sync. Anyone can now create long-form narratives with consistent characters using free, locally-run models. The combination of visual and vocal consistency opens the door to serialized AI content without subscription costs.

Links:
- Alibaba Cloud Blog: https://www.alibabacloud.com/blog/alibaba-unveils-wan2-6-series-enabling-everyone-to-star-in-videos_602742

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Source: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/wan-2-6
Era: 2025 · The Studio Era
Last updated: 2026-10-02