Sora 2 Pro was OpenAI's premium text-to-video and image-to-video model, known for photorealistic human movement and cinematic scenes. OpenAI shut the Sora API down on September 24, 2026, so it is no longer available. In UGC Copilot, API requests that still name sora-2-pro render on Seedance HQ; Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, and Seedance 2.5 are the closest replacements.
OpenAI Sora 2 Pro Video Model (retired)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sora 2 Pro still available?
No. OpenAI shut the Sora API down on September 24, 2026, which retired Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro everywhere the API was used, including UGC Copilot. API requests that still name sora-2-pro are accepted for compatibility and render on Seedance HQ, billed at Seedance rates.
What is the best Sora 2 Pro alternative?
It depends on the job Sora 2 Pro was doing. For creator-led ads where the face must match exactly, use Veo 3.1. For animating a product or creator image with strong motion, or native 4K, use Kling 3.0. For long cinematic single takes with rich native audio, use Seedance 2.5, which renders one unbroken shot up to 30 seconds.
How do I keep the same character now that Sora is gone?
Use an engine that reproduces the face from your scene image (Veo 3.1 or Kling 3.0) and an AI Twin as the persistent reference identity. That keeps one creator consistent across every scene and every ad, which Sora 2 Pro could only approximate from text.