Art style: Pixar-like 3D.
3D Pixar style, vertical 9:16. Split-second freeze frame cliffhanger, Max winking at the camera mid-portal jump, high-energy neon aesthetic with bold stylish countdown graphics overlay vibe
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FINAL STYLE ENFORCEMENT (this is the authoritative rendering directive — it overrides any style wording elsewhere in the prompt):
Render this image in the following art style:
Stylized cinematic 3D, expressive animated characters, soft rounded forms, polished materials, warm cinematic lighting, charming facial expressions, high-end animated film look.
Every surface, skin, fabric, material, and environmental element must be rendered in this idiom.
