Full · 30 s
30 seconds · Two photos · Original track
24K Magic AI Video Generator
Put yourself on the sunset deck of the cruise ship dance everyone is remaking. You dance, a friend spots a red case on the wall, and it ends with a signal flare, shot for shot.
- 1–2 photos
- 30 or 10 seconds
- 720p · 16:9
- No watermark
01Pick the version
02Add your photosAdults · one person per photo · full body works best
The dancerRequired · dances in every part
The friendOptional · finds the flare
No photo of a friend? An AI-made man plays the part. He is invented, so he looks like nobody you know.
03Pick the sound
1,900 credits · 30 s · 720p · 16:9
Sign in to add photos. Credits stay valid for 6 months. Get creditsFrom photos to the deck
Two photos in, 30 seconds out. Solo takes one photo and ends after the first dance.
Solo · 10 s
10 seconds · One photo · Original track
The examples use two AI-generated people, not real ones. The Solo example is the first 10 seconds of the same render.
Why it looks like the viral clip
The ship, the props and the order of the shots are fixed. Your photos decide who is on board.
Every shot stays
The cabin doorway, the deck, the corridor, the red wall case, the quilted dome and the vent pipe stay in the same order, with the same hard cuts.
The joke still lands
The friend peeks out, looks doubtful, spots the case and grins, and the flare goes off at the end. Nobody sings: everyone keeps the expression the scene calls for.
One photo is enough
Leave the friend empty and an AI-made man plays the part, or choose Solo for just your dance.
Credits back if it fails
A render that fails returns to your balance. No ticket, no waiting.
How to make a 24K Magic AI video
Three steps, usually 10 to 30 minutes.
- 1Pick Full or Solo
Full is 30 seconds with a friend and the flare. Solo is the first 10 seconds, just you.
- 2Add your photos
One adult per photo, with the face clearly visible, ideally full body. In Full the friend is optional.
- 3Render, download, post
720p, 16:9, no watermark. Post it to TikTok, Reels or Shorts, with the original track or without sound.
What is the 24K Magic AI trend?
The 24K Magic AI trend, also called the Dracula cruise ship dance or the Hotel Transylvania boat dance, is a 30-second AI clip: someone dances on a cruise ship deck at sunset to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars while a friend sneaks up with a signal flare.
People remake it by putting themselves and a friend in the two roles. This page does the same from your photos and keeps the ship, the shots and the track.
Where did the 24K Magic trend start?
The song came out in October 2016. In 2018 the film Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation used it on a cruise ship, where the animated Dracula dances to it while Ericka tries to kill him.
On October 12, 2026 the creator Raguler (@theraguler) posted a live-action style AI remake on TikTok, with two people, a red wall case and a signal flare. It had about 960,000 likes when we checked on November 5. Remakes and AI template pages followed within weeks.
Timeline
- October 7, 2016Bruno Mars releases "24K Magic" on Atlantic Records.
- July 13, 2018Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation opens in US cinemas, with Dracula dancing on a cruise ship.
- October 12, 2026Raguler posts the 30-second AI remake on TikTok.
- Late October to early NovemberMost of the TikTok remakes we sampled are posted, and AI template sites add the trend.
Sources: "24K Magic" on Wikipedia · The film on Wikipedia · Raguler's post on TikTok
What happens in the 30 seconds
The rough timing of the Full version; a cut can land a frame or two early or late. Solo is the first three rows.
| 0–2 s | A cabin doorway: the dancer grins and tugs at their collar |
|---|---|
| 2–5.7 s | Out on the deck: a slide with hands on hips, then a low shot of only the legs and shoes |
| 5.7–10.3 s | By the stairs: turns, bent knees, a deep lunge and a proud pose |
| 10.3–18.2 s | A corridor: the friend peeks out of a door and watches, doubtful in close-up, until the camera swings to the red case on the wall |
| 18.2–23.5 s | A sly grin and raised fists, then the dancer goes big around a quilted dome: a jump, the splits and a high kick |
| 23.5–27.5 s | Both dance on the deck, the friend low in front of the camera under a white cloth |
| 27.5–30 s | The friend pops up in a vent pipe and sets off the flare, and a streak of light crosses the deck |
The photos that work best
Use one adult per photo, with the whole face sharp, evenly lit and uncovered. A full-body photo works best: the low shot shows only the legs and shoes, and the wide shots show everyone head to toe. Only use photos of people who agreed to it.
The clothes come from your photos, so wear something that stands out on a sunset deck. Long hair can cross the face for a moment when the dancer bends forward, so tied-back hair gives the clearest result. Keep one person in each photo: a group photo does not count as two.
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24K Magic AI FAQ
What is a 24K Magic AI video?
A widescreen video of the cruise ship dance starring the people in your photos. Full is 30 seconds with a friend and a signal flare ending, for a flat 1,900 credits. Solo is the first 10 seconds with only the dancer, for a flat 800 credits.
Is this the dance from Hotel Transylvania?
It started there. In Hotel Transylvania 3 the animated Dracula dances to the song on a cruise ship. The clip people remake is not from the film: it is a live-action style AI version by the creator Raguler, and that is the version this page follows.
Is the viral video real or AI?
AI. The post is tagged with an AI video tool, and small signs give it away, like garbled text on the wall case. Your video is AI too: no ship, no flare and nobody is filmed.
What song is in the trend?
"24K Magic" by Bruno Mars, from his 2016 album of the same name. Your video comes with the clip's track unless you choose Silent.
Who posted it first?
The remake this page follows was posted by Raguler (@theraguler) on TikTok on October 12, 2026. Its people are not used here: we rebuild the shots and replace both of them with the people in your photos.
What is the flare about?
It is the punchline. Halfway through, the friend spots a red signal flare in a wall case, and at the end sets it off from a vent pipe. It is all AI, and Solo stops before it appears.
What is the difference between Full and Solo?
Full is the whole 30 seconds: the dance, the friend in the corridor, the kick at the dome, both of you on the deck and the flare. Solo is only the first dance, about 10 seconds, with one person and no flare.
Do I need a second photo?
No. Leave the friend empty and an AI-made man in a blue polo shirt plays the part. He is described rather than copied from a photo, so he can look slightly different between shots, and the page has no example of this option yet. We do not put your face on both people, because two identical faces in one shot look wrong.
Can I put my pet in it?
Not yet. This generator works from photos of adults. To put your pet into a dance video instead, try Dime Dime Baby.
Do the people sing along?
No. Nobody sings in this clip, so the mouths stay in a grin or a smirk and do not follow the words.
How does this generator work?
Pick Full or Solo and add your photos. We replace the people in a fixed version of the clip: the ship, the props and the order of the shots stay as they are, and the faces, hair and clothes come from your photos.
What photos work best?
One adult per photo, with the face sharp and evenly lit, ideally full body because one shot shows only the legs and shoes. Avoid sunglasses, masks, heavy filters and group photos.
How much does it cost?
A flat 1,900 credits for Full and 800 credits for Solo, with sound or without, with one photo or two. The smallest pack is $9.90 and covers a Solo video, and a failed render returns to your balance.
Can I change the place or the clothes?
The ship stays: it is what makes the clip recognisable. The clothes come from your photos, so wear what you want to see in the video.
Is the sound included?
Yes. By default the clip's track runs under the whole video. Its source is only 64 kb/s, so it sounds fine on a phone but is not hi-fi. Choose Silent if you want to add your own music when you post.
How long does it take, and what if it fails?
Usually 10 to 30 minutes, and up to an hour when the queue is busy. You can close the tab, and the finished video waits in My videos. A failed render returns the credits straight to your balance.
Are you affiliated with the song, the film or the creator?
No. This is an independent tool with no connection to Bruno Mars, Atlantic Records, Sony Pictures, Hotel Transylvania, Raguler, TikTok or any creator.
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