Industry Mar 24, 2026

Disney Withdraws $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI; Sora Appears to Cease Operations

Just three months after Disney and OpenAI announced their partnership. Sora Shuts Down as Disney Backs Out of $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI Liz Shannon Miller

Originally published by Consequence of Sound
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Disney Withdraws $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI; Sora Appears to Cease Operations

Disney has made the decision to withdraw its $1 billion investment in OpenAI, a partnership that was announced just three months prior. Following this development, the AI application Sora has reportedly ceased operations. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.