OpenAI launched Sora 2 And A New Social App For AI-generated Videos

OpenAI announced on Tuesday a new AI video app called Sora and the latest version of its AI video generator, Sora 2. The new mobile app is currently available only on iOS for users in the United States and Canada, and is being rolled out on an invite-only basis.

According to OpenAI’s announcement, the new flagship video generator model has been trained with advanced simulation capabilities, optimizing its pre-training and post-training systems.

“With Sora 2, we are jumping straight to what we think may be the GPT‑3.5 moment for video,” wrote OpenAI, adding that the new AI-video generator can perform complex tasks that the previous model was not capable of. “As a general-purpose video-audio generation system, it is capable of creating sophisticated background soundscapes, speech, and sound effects with a high degree of realism.”

Sora 2 also has a better understanding of the laws of physics and can even make “mistakes” when modeling realistic real-world experiences. OpenAI shared several impressive examples of the model’s capabilities.

In its promotional video, the company showcased highly realistic clips, including a professional ice skater performing alongside her cat, and a cowboy riding two horses simultaneously while standing upright.

Sora 2 is here. pic.twitter.com/hy95wDM5nB

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) September 30, 2025

In addition to the model update, OpenAI launched the Sora app, a social media platform where users can exchange AI-generated videos and interact with AI video content.

“Inside the app, you can create, remix, and bring yourself or your friends into the scene through cameos—all within a customizable feed designed just for Sora videos,” explained OpenAI in a post.

This is the Sora app, powered by Sora 2.

Inside the app, you can create, remix, and bring yourself or your friends into the scene through cameos—all within a customizable feed designed just for Sora videos.

See inside the Sora app👇 pic.twitter.com/GxzxdNZMYG

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) September 30, 2025

The app is available for download on the App Store, but access is limited to users with an invitation.

“We’re starting the initial rollout in the U.S. and Canada today with the intent to quickly expand to additional countries,” wrote OpenAI. “We are prioritizing ChatGPT Pro users for app access, but don’t have an exact timeline. We’re aiming to ramp up as quickly as we safely can.”