Verdict FALSE

FALSE — Sora Isn't Releasing—It's Shutting Down

Verified on March 30, 2026

Contrary to rumors of a new release, OpenAI announced last week that it is discontinuing Sora. The app will close on April 26, 2026, as the company pivots toward enterprise and robotics.

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OpenAI is releasing its Sora text-to-video model to the public this week.

Analysis summary

OpenAI announced the permanent discontinuation of Sora on March 24, 2026, with a full shutdown of the app scheduled for late April.

Key findings

  • OpenAI officially announced on March 24, 2026, that it is shutting down the Sora app and API rather than expanding its release.
  • The Sora web and mobile applications are scheduled to go dark on April 26, 2026, with the API following on September 24, 2026.
  • OpenAI is pivoting its strategic focus away from consumer video generation toward enterprise tools, robotics, and world-simulation models.
  • A high-profile $1 billion partnership with Disney involving Sora was also terminated as part of this shift.

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OpenAI sets two-stage Sora shutdown with app closing April 2026 and API following in September The Decoder OpenAI pulls AI video app Sora as concerns grow on deepfake videos Al Jazeera

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