Influenza A virus-IN-1, a dihydropyrrolidones derivative, is a highly effective inhibitor of various subtypes of influenza A virus (IAV) with IC 50 values ranging from 3.11 μM to 7.13 μM. It effectively suppresses IAV replication and enhances the expression of key antiviral cytokines, such as IFN-β, and the antiviral protein MxA.