The invention provides a novel air cannon comprising a support mechanism, a drive device and a cabin body; the drive device is fixedly installed on the support mechanism; the cabin device is installedunder the drive device and the cabin body is movably connected with the drive device; an ejection device is fixedly connected inside the cabin body; a bottom end of the cabin body is provided with anair outlet. The beneficial effects of the invention are, the novel air cannon made by means of the technical scheme of the invention is suitable for movies-making special effects, and human perception effects in catastrophic experience projects. The novel air cannon has simple structure and strong practicality; a novel type of air cannon with a strong blast wave with a strong vortex can be generated according to the scene, which will prompt the audience to have an immersive feeling, which will greatly enhance the audience's experience.