Sora is shutting down — timeline, impact and alternatives
What changed
2026-03-24 · Shut down
OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator
Primary source · Discussion (1)2026-03-24 · Shut down
OpenAI is shutting down Sora video creation app
Primary source · Discussion (1)Who is affected
Anyone currently running Sora in production. A shutdown removes the service entirely, so every dependent workflow needs a replacement before the cutoff date.
What people moved to
No replacement was named often enough in the public discussion to report here. This page updates as the archive grows. We would rather show nothing than invent a recommendation.
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