OpenAI has confirmed the discontinuation of its AI video generation app, Sora, but has not provided a reason for this decision. The announcement, made via a post on Twitter/X, initially suggested the entire Sora platform would be affected before clarifying that only the standalone app would shut down. Users can expect further updates, including timelines for the app and API, as well as information on how to preserve their creations.
Launched in the latter half of 2024, Sora gained traction in 2025, with its Android version coming out in November of that year. The app's closure also results in the termination of a collaboration between OpenAI and Disney, which aimed to integrate Disney intellectual property into user-generated content. Disney expressed respect for OpenAI's decision, acknowledging the rapid evolution of the AI landscape and the lessons learned from their collaboration.