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OpenAI Axes Sora: The $1B Disney Dream Dies Quietly

Sam Altman's email lands like a thud: Sora's gone. The AI video darling that dazzled with Disney dreams? Poof — just six months later.

James Kowalski 📅 Mar 24, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read 👁️ 8 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

OpenAI discontinued Sora app and API, ending Disney's $1B deal just months after launch.
High compute costs and poor monetization doomed the hyped video generator.
Expect video AI to shift to enterprise uses, not consumer toys.

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Originally reported by The Verge - AI