Is Sora AI Shut Down? Key Dates and What Happens Next

Is Sora AI shut down?

Yes. OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. The Sora API remains available until September 24, 2026, according to OpenAI's Sora discontinuation notice.

What changed?

Sora is no longer available as a web or app experience. Users who created content in Sora should export their files as soon as possible from sora.chatgpt.com/sunset. OpenAI says it will notify users by email if a final export window is offered.

Key Sora shutdown dates

What should Sora users do now?

Export any Sora content you want to keep. OpenAI says data associated with Sora use may be permanently deleted after Sora is discontinued and after any final export window passes.

Official source

OpenAI explains the shutdown dates and export instructions in its Sora discontinuation notice:

https://help-lb.openai.com/en/articles/20001152-what-to-know-about-the-sora-discontinuation

What this means for AI teams

The Sora shutdown is a reminder that AI products and APIs can change quickly. Teams that depend on AI tools should track product deadlines, export important data early, and avoid building critical workflows around a single interface without a fallback plan.