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How to Access Sora 2: Current App and API Status

Sora 2 is no longer accessible through OpenAI’s consumer app or web experience, and its API has also been discontinued. See the shutdown dates and why launch-era invite instructions no longer apply.

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Sora vs Veo: What Production API Teams Need to Know

Sora’s API was discontinued on September 24, 2026. See what that means for the Sora vs Veo decision, which Veo 3.1 output constraints are documented, and what teams should verify before choosing an API route.