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Sora 2 is here
Sora 2 just shipped. Better physics. Synced dialogue. New app. Here's what it means for video AI.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's next-gen video model raises the bar on physical accuracy and real-time control, signaling intensified competition in the generative video space and potential implications for creative workflows and synthetic media production.
The key facts
5 to knowSora 2 released by OpenAI
Improvements: enhanced physical accuracy, improved realism, greater controllability
New capabilities: synchronized dialogue and sound effects
Deployment: available via new Sora app
Date: September 30, 2025
Go to the source
OpenAI Blogopenai.com
Publisher excerpt: Our latest video generation model is more physically accurate, realistic, and controllable than prior systems. It also features synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Create with it in the new Sora app.