Sora, an innovative program harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to generate short video clips from user prompts, made its debut in December 2024. Following its initial launch, the app became available in the UK in February 2025, quickly garnering attention for its creative capabilities.
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OpenAI discontinues Sora app
However, in a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of the Sora app, just over a year after its launch. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company expressed gratitude to its users: “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing.” The company assured users that further details regarding the app’s timeline and the preservation of their work would be forthcoming.
The announcement prompted a wave of reactions from the app’s dedicated users, many of whom voiced their disappointment. One user lamented, “What!!! Sora was mind-blowing when I used it once, and it was not even available in India. I was hoping to use it more when it became available in India. Sad to see it go.” Another remarked on the broader implications for creators, stating, “End of an era for creators. Sora pushed creative boundaries; now the focus shifts to what replaces it and how users can preserve their work and momentum.” A third user expressed concern about the competitive landscape, noting, “Ngl this is an actual wtf moment. Now @xai and Deepmind are the only two big companies with image models on a large scale (not including OSS and neolabs). Probably a bad sign for days to come.”
Why has OpenAI discontinued Sora?
OpenAI’s decision to discontinue Sora encompasses both the app and its internet-based platform. In a conversation with the BBC, the company clarified that the move is part of a strategic pivot towards developments that address “real-world, physical tasks.” Additionally, OpenAI is set to terminate its billion content partnership with Disney, which had previously allowed Sora users to create AI-generated videos featuring beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Yoda from Star Wars.
Have you used Sora before? Let us know in the poll above or in the comments below.
OpenAI discontinues Sora app just 13 months after UK release
Sora, an innovative program harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to generate short video clips from user prompts, made its debut in December 2024. Following its initial launch, the app became available in the UK in February 2025, quickly garnering attention for its creative capabilities.
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OpenAI discontinues Sora app
However, in a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of the Sora app, just over a year after its launch. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company expressed gratitude to its users: “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing.” The company assured users that further details regarding the app’s timeline and the preservation of their work would be forthcoming.
The announcement prompted a wave of reactions from the app’s dedicated users, many of whom voiced their disappointment. One user lamented, “What!!! Sora was mind-blowing when I used it once, and it was not even available in India. I was hoping to use it more when it became available in India. Sad to see it go.” Another remarked on the broader implications for creators, stating, “End of an era for creators. Sora pushed creative boundaries; now the focus shifts to what replaces it and how users can preserve their work and momentum.” A third user expressed concern about the competitive landscape, noting, “Ngl this is an actual wtf moment. Now @xai and Deepmind are the only two big companies with image models on a large scale (not including OSS and neolabs). Probably a bad sign for days to come.”
Why has OpenAI discontinued Sora?
OpenAI’s decision to discontinue Sora encompasses both the app and its internet-based platform. In a conversation with the BBC, the company clarified that the move is part of a strategic pivot towards developments that address “real-world, physical tasks.” Additionally, OpenAI is set to terminate its billion content partnership with Disney, which had previously allowed Sora users to create AI-generated videos featuring beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Yoda from Star Wars.
Have you used Sora before? Let us know in the poll above or in the comments below.