Disney has ended its partnership with OpenAI following the decision to discontinue Sora, a popular AI video-generation application, marking a sudden shift in strategy for both firms. OpenAI announced it was shutting down Sora, which launched in late 2024 and operated for only six months. The Sora team confirmed the shutdown via its official account, thanking users for contributing to a growing creative video community. According to a Reuters report, OpenAI and Disney had held a meeting on Sora’s roadmap just 30 minutes before the shutdown announcement. Some members of the Sora team reportedly learned of the decision at the same time as users.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 04:17 UTC