Sora 2 is OpenAI's AI video generator creating realistic videos with native audio, multi-shot editing, and Cameo personalization. Sora 2 offers free tier (5-second 720p) for ChatGPT users and Pro access ($200/month) for 20-second 1080p videos with advanced features launched September 30, 2025.

Key Features:

• Realistic Physics - Accurate dynamics (gymnastics, backflips, triple axels)


• Synchronized Audio - Speech and sound effects with video


• Cameo Feature - Insert yourself/others into AI environments


• Multi-Shot Editing - Complex scene composition


• Up to 20 Seconds - Extended video generation (Pro)


• 1080p Resolution - High-quality output (Pro)


• 5 Concurrent Generations - Parallel video creation (Pro)


• No Watermark Downloads - Clean exports (Pro)

Pricing:

Free: Limited (5-sec videos, 720p, with limits)

ChatGPT Plus: $20/month (same free tier limits, no benefits)

ChatGPT Pro: $200/month (Sora 2 Pro access, unlimited features)

Sora Turbo credit system discontinued

US/Canada only (invite-based rollout)

Platforms:

Web App, iOS App

Alternatives:

Runway Gen-3, Luma AI, Pika Labs, Higgsfield, Google Veo

Note: ChatGPT Plus provides zero Sora benefits. Pro plan required for meaningful access. No credit purchases - subscription only.