Sora 2 access is closed: archives and alternatives
Sora 2 generation is closed on MaxVideoAI. API shutdown is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Compare Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3 and Wan 3.
Updated September 21, 2026. This article originally described access to Sora 2 through MaxVideoAI. That access is now closed for new generations.
OpenAI announces the shutdown of the Sora API on September 24, 2026. The official discontinuation notice explains the schedule. fal.ai also announces the endpoint shutdown. MaxVideoAI has closed new Sora jobs ahead of that deadline.
Choose a model for a new video
- Seedance 2.5: the first alternative to evaluate for your next project.
- MiniMax H3: another current model to compare against your prompt and reference needs.
- Wan 3: a third current option to evaluate for your workflow.
These models have their own controls, supported inputs and prices. Check the model page and the quote before generating; Sora settings and output quality are not guaranteed to transfer unchanged. MaxVideoAI does not silently submit an old Sora project to another model.
Keep your existing work
Your existing MaxVideoAI videos remain in your library. Closing new generation does not delete those videos or their job history. You can keep an old prompt and explicitly choose a current model for a new job.
The Sora 2 archive, Sora 2 Pro archive and historical examples remain available. They document past results and do not offer new Sora generations.