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OpenAI discontinued the Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. This article previously described Sora 2 as broadly available, so those access and subscription claims are no longer current.
What ended, and when?
The OpenAI Sora discontinuation notice separates two dates. The consumer web and app experiences ended on April 26, 2026. OpenAI lists September 24, 2026 as the discontinuation date for the Sora API. Because this review did not make a paid API call, it does not claim a specific UTC cutover time or an observed final API error.
Which developer endpoints and models are affected?
OpenAI's API deprecation table lists the Videos API, sora-2, sora-2-pro, sora-2-2025-10-06, sora-2-2025-12-08, and sora-2-pro-2025-10-06. The table does not name a replacement. Teams that used these identifiers should remove new production dependencies and preserve any required outputs under their own retention policy.
What should existing Sora users do?
OpenAI directs users who still need their Sora content to the export flow at sora.chatgpt.com/sunset. Its notice says associated Sora data will be deleted after discontinuation and after any final export window. Export important content promptly rather than treating the old web application as durable storage.
Correction to the earlier pricing statement
The previous version described the API as roughly USD 0.10 per minute. OpenAI's historical Sora 2 model page lists USD 0.10 per generated second for Sora 2 and USD 0.30 per second for Sora 2 Pro. Those historical rates are included only to correct the unit; they are not a current purchase recommendation for a discontinued product.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still use the old Sora web application?
OpenAI says the consumer web and app experiences ended on April 26, 2026. The sunset page is an export path, not a continuing creation service.
Does the shutdown notice name a replacement API?
No. OpenAI's deprecation table lists no recommended replacement for the affected Videos API and Sora 2 model identifiers. Evaluate a replacement against the exact input, output, rights and retention requirements of the old workflow.
Has tasarim.ai verified the final API error?
No. This update reviewed OpenAI's official notices but did not make a paid API call. It reports the official September 24, 2026 shutdown date without claiming an observed cutover time.