Iqiyi Unveils Nadou Pro and Upgraded Platform Services
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Published on 04/21/2026 at 04:57 pm EDT
iQIYI, China's online entertainment platform, unveiled a series of AI-driven initiatives at iQIYI World Conference 2026, the company's annual summit in Beijing during April 20-21. The announcements center on three strategic pillars: Nadou Pro's official commercial launch, upgraded platform services, and optimized revenue-sharing, designed to empower AIGC creators with industrial-scale capabilities and resources. iQIYI demonstrated how its Nadou Pro AI production platform delivers scaled, industrial-grade capabilities to empower individual creators and teams to unleash their creativity.
Rather than standalone tools, Nadou Pro integrates nearly 70 AI agents ? covering scriptwriting, directing, visual design, editing, and more ? into a unified workflow that resolves key AIGC challenges like character and scene consistency while enabling creators to produce film-grade content with improved efficiency.
Creators can access iQIYI's IP library for adaptation, collaborate with affiliated talent, and draw on a shared digital asset library of scenes, props, and virtual characters. Through integration with iQIYI's distribution and monetization systems, Nadou Pro provides a seamless path from creation to commercialization. iQIYI has upgraded its creator account system with zero-threshold onboarding and a simplified sign-up process, allowing creators to publish and distribute content directly.
Deeply integrated with Nadou Pro and iQIYI's creator account and revenue-sharing systems, creators' works can seamlessly enter the platform's distribution network and benefit from a transparent and open revenue-sharing mechanism. The revenue-sharing returns are tied to actual project performance with no upper limit, with additional incentives including a 20% subsidy for AI-generated and mid-form series (no less than 5 minutes per episode, with a total runtime of no less than 60 minutes) through year-end 2026. In parallel, iQIYI is expanding support through training programs, creator communities, funding opportunities, and resources like compute power, IP licensing, and office space.
Together, these initiatives create a complete commercial cycle that lowers barriers and drives sustainable creator growth. Premium IP and compelling storytelling remain the foundation of value creation. During the event, the company released over 350 highly anticipated titles across dramas, variety shows, films and animations.
This principle guides iQIYI's AIGC strategy ? using AI to enhance, not replace, strong IP. The company builds talent pipelines through competitions, venture programs, and training camps; develops content via internal AI studios; and equips creators with the Nadou Pro platform for professional-grade production.