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Kling 4.0: Release Date, Early Access & Latest Updates

Kling 4.0 is in early access for Ultra Annual subscribers, with Kling 4.0 Flash available now. The full release is planned for October 2026.

Current status
Early Access
Who can use it now
Ultra Annual subscribers Kling 4.0 Flash is live for this plan
Full release
October 2026 Planned, per Kling
Exact release date
Not announced
Kling 4.0 pricing
Not announced Early access needs Ultra Yearly (US$1,429.99/yr)
Last checked
See What's Confirmed ↓

When is Kling 4.0 coming out?

Kling has said the full model is coming in October 2026. No exact day has been announced yet.

  1. Sep 28, 2026
    Announced · early access began

    Kling announced Kling 4.0 and made Kling 4.0 Flash live for Ultra Yearly subscribers.

  2. Now
    Early access for Ultra Annual subscribers

    Kling's site says Ultra Annual Subscription members get early access. Kling has not announced access dates for other plans.

  3. October 2026
    Full Kling 4.0 release planned

    Kling's announcement says Kling 4.0 is "coming this October."

  4. Exact date
    Not announced

Kling 4.0 announced features

These come from Kling's own announcement. They describe Kling 4.0; Kling has not said that every one of them applies to Kling 4.0 Flash.

Confirmed

Up to 30 Seconds

Native 30-second generation in a single clip.

Confirmed

Up to 4K

Output resolution up to 4K.

Confirmed

10-bit HDR

10-bit HDR output.

Confirmed

10 Keyframes

Multi-keyframe control with up to 10 keyframes.

Confirmed

Omni Reference

Up to 15 multi-modal references, plus enhanced video editing.

Confirmed

Audio & Dialogue

Stereo audio, more accurate lip sync, and support for multiple languages, accents and dialects.

Kling also lists video extension. Source: Kling AI announcement on X, Sep 28, 2026 ↗

Kling 4.0 vs Kling 3.0: what's new?

Kling 4.0, often shortened to Kling 4, follows Kling 3.0 (February 2026). Both columns use Kling's own published specs only. We have not tested Kling 4.0 ourselves.

Kling 3.0Kling 4.0 (announced)
Max clip lengthUp to 15 secondsUp to 30 seconds
Resolution1080p at launch; native 4K added Apr 23, 2026Up to 4K
HDRNot listed10-bit HDR
KeyframesStart and end frameUp to 10 keyframes
ReferencesUp to 7 images (3.0 Omni)Up to 15 multi-modal references
AudioNative audio with lip syncStereo audio, more accurate lip sync
LanguagesChinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, plus dialects and accentsMultiple languages, accents and dialects (full list not published)
AvailabilityAvailable nowFlash in early access; full release October 2026

4K is not new in Kling 4.0: Kling added native 4K to the 3.0 series in April 2026. The clearest upgrades are clip length, HDR, keyframes and reference count. Sources: Kling VIDEO 3.0 guide ↗, 3.0 Omni guide ↗, native 4K announcement ↗.

What is Kling 4.0 Flash?

Kling 4.0 Flash is the part of the Kling 4.0 lineup you can use today, if you are on the right plan.

Who can use Kling 4.0 now, and what does it cost?

From Kling's membership page, checked September 29, 2026.

Prices can vary by region and promotion; check the official membership page ↗ before buying. We do not sell Kling plans or credits.

Kling 4.0: confirmed vs. rumored

Many pages repeat numbers that Kling itself has not published. Here is where each common claim stands.

ClaimStatusSource
Kling 4.0 is in early accessConfirmedkling.ai ↗
Kling 4.0 Flash is live for Ultra Yearly subscribersConfirmedKling on X ↗
Kling 4.0 Flash is limited to the Ultra annual planConfirmedkling.ai ↗
Full release in October 2026ConfirmedKling on X ↗
Up to 30-second native videoConfirmedKling on X ↗
Up to 4K (also available in Kling 3.0 since April 2026)ConfirmedKling on X ↗
10-bit HDRConfirmedKling on X ↗
Up to 10 keyframesConfirmedKling on X ↗
Up to 15 multi-modal referencesConfirmedKling on X ↗
Multiple languages, accents and dialectsConfirmedKling on X ↗
Exact release dateNot announced—
Kling 4.0 credit cost / final pricingNot announced—
Kling 4.0 API access in OctoberNot independently verifiedNo official source found
120-second Long VideoNot officially confirmedThird-party only
50-file reference poolNot officially confirmedThird-party only
Flash renders at 720pNot officially confirmedThird-party only
Flash clips are 3–20 secondsNot officially confirmedThird-party only
A specific list of 9 supported languagesNot officially confirmedThird-party only
Official sources used on this page:
  1. Kling AI (@Kling_ai) on X — Kling 4.0 announcement, Sep 28, 2026 ↗
  2. kling.ai — Kling 4.0 early access page ↗
  3. kling.ai — membership plans (Ultra Annual Early Access) ↗
"Third-party only" means we found the claim on non-Kling sites but not in Kling's own announcements.

Kling 4.0 FAQ

Is Kling 4.0 available now?

Only in early access. Kling 4.0 Flash is live for Ultra Annual (yearly) subscribers. The full Kling 4.0 model is not publicly available yet; Kling plans to release it in October 2026.

When will Kling 4.0 officially launch?

Kling says October 2026. An exact launch date has not been announced. We will update this page when it is.

Is Kling 4.0 free?

No, not right now. Kling's membership page lists Kling 4.0 Flash only on the Ultra plan as "Annual Early Access"; the free Basic plan does not include it. Ultra Yearly is listed at US$1,429.99 per year. Kling has not said whether free users will get Kling 4.0 after the full release, or how many credits a Kling 4.0 video will cost.

What is Kling 4.0 Flash?

It is the early-access model in the Kling 4.0 lineup, live since September 28, 2026 for Ultra Yearly subscribers. Kling has not published its full specs, so do not assume the full Kling 4.0 numbers (30 seconds, 4K) apply to Flash. Claims such as "720p" or "3–20 seconds" are not officially confirmed.

Does Kling 4.0 have an API?

Not publicly yet. As of our last check we found no official Kling 4.0 API documentation or pricing. Some third-party sites say API access will come in October, but we have not found a Kling source for that.

Can Kling 4.0 generate 4K video?

Kling says Kling 4.0 supports output up to 4K with 10-bit HDR. 4K itself is not new: Kling added native 4K to the 3.0 series in April 2026. Kling has not said whether 4K is available in Kling 4.0 Flash or on every plan.

How is Kling 4.0 different from Kling 3.0?

Based on Kling's published specs, the main upgrades are longer clips (up to 30 seconds vs 15), 10-bit HDR, up to 10 keyframes instead of start and end frames, and up to 15 multi-modal references. See the comparison table. We have not tested either side by side yet.

Can I use Kling 4.0 on mobile?

Not announced. Kling has not said whether Kling 4.0 Flash is available in its mobile apps. We will update this answer when it does.

Latest updates

We re-check Kling's official channels and log every change here.

  • Early Access status verified on kling.ai.
  • Full release remains planned for October 2026.
  • Confirmed features reviewed against Kling's Sep 28 announcement.
  • No exact launch date announced.
  • Added Kling 4.0 vs 3.0 comparison from Kling's published specs.
  • Added early access plan and listed Ultra Yearly price from Kling's membership page.