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Sora 2 deprecation & shutdown dates
5 Sora 2 versions tracked across 2 providers. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: sora-2 (2025-12-08).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Sora 2 version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sora-2 (2025-10-06) | Azure OpenAI | retired | Jul 15, 2026 | sora-2 (2025-12-08) (see its shutdown status) |
sora-2 | OpenAI | retired | Sep 24, 2026 | None listed by provider |
sora-2-2025-10-06 | OpenAI | retired | Sep 24, 2026 | None listed by provider |
sora-2-2025-12-08 | OpenAI | retired | Sep 24, 2026 | None listed by provider |
sora-2 (2025-12-08) | Azure OpenAI | retired | Oct 15, 2026 | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Sora 2 being deprecated?
5 Sora 2 versions tracked across 2 providers. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: sora-2 (2025-12-08).
What replaces Sora 2?
The providers name: sora-2 (2025-12-08).
When does sora-2 (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
sora-2 (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI was shut down on Jul 15, 2026. Recommended replacement: sora-2 (2025-12-08).
When does sora-2 on OpenAI shut down?
sora-2 on OpenAI was shut down on Sep 24, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does sora-2-2025-10-06 on OpenAI shut down?
sora-2-2025-10-06 on OpenAI was shut down on Sep 24, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does sora-2-2025-12-08 on OpenAI shut down?
sora-2-2025-12-08 on OpenAI was shut down on Sep 24, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does sora-2 (2025-12-08) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
sora-2 (2025-12-08) on Azure OpenAI was shut down on Oct 15, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.