OpenAI · retirement
OpenAI discontinues the Sora app and website
OpenAI switches off the Sora video app and website; the Sora API followed in September 2026.
In detail
OpenAI states that the Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on 26 April 2026, and the Sora API on 24 September 2026. Users could export their content. OpenAI directs people to image creation in ChatGPT.
Sources
- What to know about the Sora discontinuation · OpenAI Help Center · Primary source
- Sora 2 is here (with discontinuation notice) · OpenAI · Primary source
Last checked 11 November 2026.