Runway is still live as of Jul 30, 2026, but our sensors flagged 2 dated, sourced signals. Most recent: On September 1, 2026 remaining Unlimited subscribers move to Max: monthly plans switch automatically at the same $95/month, annual plans choose between a credit-bonus migration or a refund of remaining months. Explore Mode's unlimited generations end with the migration. No speculation, no death predictions.
Price hike · live as of Jul 30, 2026
Runway is operating, with observed decline signals.
There is no official sunset announcement for Runway as of Jul 30, 2026. This page lists only observed, dated, sourced facts, not a prediction. A "dead" status is set only by an editor.
Status Price hike2 signals on recordLive · verified Jul 30, 2026Category · AI Video Generation
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Timeline of facts
Sep 1, 2026
Forced plan migration
On September 1, 2026 remaining Unlimited subscribers move to Max: monthly plans switch automatically at the same $95/month, annual plans choose between a credit-bonus migration or a refund of remaining months. Explore Mode's unlimited generations end with the migration.
Runway rolled out the Max plan (9,500 credits/month, one-month credit rollover, no Explore Mode) and began phasing out the Unlimited plan, which offered 2,250 credits plus unlimited relaxed-rate generations via Explore Mode. New subscribers are no longer offered Unlimited, and inviting new members to Unlimited accounts ended June 1, 2026.
Runway is live, so there is no need to rush. But if it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup of your data, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below so a switch is quick if the status changes. We update this page when a new dated fact appears.
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If you need to move
Live alternatives only - each verified reachable as of Jul 30, 2026.
Google Veo
Google's video generation model line, available through Gemini and Flow
We'll email you the moment a new dated, sourced signal appears for Runway - a price hike, a sunset announcement, or a confirmed shutdown. No predictions.
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Questions of record
Is Runway shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Runway as of Jul 30, 2026. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by an editor after confirmation.
Should I switch away from Runway now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready. See the live options above.
How do you decide a tool is degrading?
Two or more dated, sourced signals of decline within a window - such as price hikes, layoffs, or a long changelog silence. Every signal on this page carries its own date and source.