when will sora 2 be available to the public

Sora 2 was officially announced by OpenAI on September 30, 2025, with its public launch starting on October 1, 2025. Currently, it is available to the public in the United States and Canada through the Sora iOS app and the web version on sora.com. The rollout to other regions is planned to happen gradually, but no specific dates have been given yet. Android support is still in development, and API access will be available soon for developers. The service initially offers free access with generous limits for users to explore its capabilities.