Sora
Editorial score 96/100· 5 metrics · Updated May 2026
Discontinued OpenAI Text-to-Video Model
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Highlights
Text to VideoLong Video GenerationHigh Quality OutputRealistic Physics
VERDICT
4.8★
Bottom Line
Sora is now a discontinued historical reference, not a current production choice. Use this page to understand the shutdown timeline and move into alternatives for active production tools.
Best For
Sora shutdown contextHistorical text-to-video comparisonFinding active replacements
Sora Features (2026)
Discontinued OpenAI Text-to-Video Model
Historical prompt-to-video and...Style range that explicitly sp...Automatic inclusion of music, ...Characters workflow for castin...Shutdown status: web and app d...
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Sora shutdown contextHistorical text-to-video comparisonFinding active replacements
Key Capabilities
Historical prompt-to-video and image-to-video generation from the former Sora app experience
Style range that explicitly spans cinematic, animated, photorealistic, and surreal outputs
Automatic inclusion of music, sound effects, and dialogue in generated scenes
Characters workflow for casting yourself or teammates in videos with explicit usage control
Shutdown status: web and app discontinued on April 26, 2026, with API discontinuation scheduled for September 24, 2026
Text to Video
Long Video Generation
High Quality Output
Realistic Physics
Feature Deep Dives
Stock & Voice
Teams managing stock & voice utilize Text to Video.
- ●Enables Long Video Generation directly.
- ●Verify Historical prompt-to-video and image-to-video generation from the former Sora app experience in your tier.
Workflow
Corporate workflow standards demand Automatic inclusion of music, sound effects, and dialogue in generated scenes.
- ●Targeting Characters workflow for casting yourself or teammates in videos with explicit usage control for faster results.
Additional Details
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Api