United Kingdom, March 25 -- OpenAI has suddenly shuttered its Sora App after less than 18 months.

The company launched Sora less than 18 months ago followed by the Sora App in 2025, but now the team has confirmed the "disappointing" update on the future of the generative AI video platform.

They wrote on X: "We're saying goodbye to the Sora app.

"To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing.

"We'll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is yet to expand on the unexpected decision, but the company has offered a little more context around the dec...