AI Produced Over 90% of Micro Dramas Released in First Eight Months of 2026

More than 90% of micro dramas released between January and August 2026 were produced with artificial intelligence, according to data from the National Radio and Television Administration. Over the same period, the media industry's penetration rate in artificial intelligence applications also exceeded 90%. The statistics cover artificial intelligence use in micro drama content production and across the media industry.

On production costs, per-episode spending fell from several hundred million RMB to several hundred thousand RMB, while per-minute video pricing dropped below 500 RMB. The figures relate to micro drama and film and television content production. The cost changes occurred against the backdrop of artificial intelligence accounting for more than 90% of production.