A model called HappyHorse-1.0 has taken the top spot on Artificial Analysis's text-to-video leaderboard with an ELO rating of 1365, beating every major video generation model including Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 Pro.
For the broader landscape, see our complete guide to AI video generation in 2026.
What Happened
The Artificial Analysis video leaderboard now shows HappyHorse-1.0 in first place with an ELO of 1365, a substantial 92-point lead over the previous leader Dreamina Seedance 2.0 (ELO 1273). SkyReels V4 sits at 1245, Kling 3.0 1080p Pro at 1243, and Grok Imagine Video at 1230.
No one has publicly claimed the model. The listing shows a release date of April 2026 with pricing marked as "Coming soon," suggesting it was added to the leaderboard within the past month.
Why It Matters
An anonymous model topping a competitive public leaderboard by a wide margin draws attention from the video generation community. The 92-point ELO gap over Seedance 2.0 is significant in a space where the top five models usually cluster within 30-40 points of each other. If the model belongs to an established lab, the stealth approach suggests a company testing public reception before a formal launch.
Key Details
- ELO rating: 1365 (first place, 92 points ahead of Seedance 2.0)
- Category: Text-to-video (without audio)
- Creator: Unknown
- Pricing: Coming soon
- Release window: April 2026
What to Do Next
Track the Artificial Analysis leaderboard for updates on the model's identity and availability. For context on how current video models compare, see our AI video generation benchmark from the same prompt across 6 models.
