Sora 2
Not currently availablevideoOpenAI's video-and-audio model; the official Sora product is retired
Official status
Retired
Output
Video + synchronized audio
SkyVid status
Not in current catalog
Verified
2026-08-12
Overview
About Sora 2
OpenAI introduced Sora 2 in September 2025 as a video-and-audio generation model with synchronized audio, improved physical realism, steerability, and stylistic range. OpenAI's official system-card page now states that the Sora product has not been available since April 26, 2026. Sora 2 is not selectable in SkyVid's current public model catalog; this page is retained as a sourced reference and to help visitors choose an available alternative.
OpenAI says the Sora product has not been available since April 26, 2026. It is not in SkyVid's current public model catalog. Source: OpenAI Sora 2 System Card · Verified 2026-08-12
Strengths
- Video and synchronized audio generation
- Improved physical realism compared with the original Sora
- Greater steerability and prompt fidelity
- Expanded stylistic range
- Documented safety mitigations for likeness and minors
Best for
- Long-form storytelling and narrative video
- Complex action and motion sequences
- Multi-character scenes with consistent identities
- Stylized animation and anime workflows
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Questions
Frequently asked
How is Sora 2 different from Sora 1?
OpenAI described Sora 2 as improving physical realism, steerability, and stylistic range while adding synchronized audio generation.
Is the official Sora product still available?
No. OpenAI's Sora 2 system-card page states that the Sora product has not been available since April 26, 2026.
Can I generate with Sora 2 on SkyVid?
Not currently. Sora 2 is not present in SkyVid's public generator catalog. Use the models page to see the enabled alternatives.
Does Sora 2 generate audio?
Yes. OpenAI describes Sora 2 as a video-and-audio generation model with synchronized audio.
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