On March 25, 2026, OpenAI announced that it will cease operations of its video generation app Sora, shutting down the consumer-facing application, developer interfaces, and related ChatGPT functionalities. Sora's official farewell letter confirmed this news and stated that a plan for preserving user content and a timeline for the shutdown will be announced. OpenAI's move aims to shift its focus to programming and other businesses in preparation for an IPO as early as the fourth quarter of this year.
