OpenAI's Sora 2 App Now Available for Pre-Registration on Android, Phased Rollout Underway

OpenAI has initiated a phased rollout of its highly anticipated Sora 2 text-to-video generation application for Android users, beginning with pre-registrations in the U.S. and Canada. The move follows the successful launch of the iOS version in late September 2025, expanding the reach of OpenAI's advanced AI capabilities to a broader mobile audience. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm, with one user, Tanishq Mathew Abraham, Ph.D., stating in a recent tweet, "> skim through post > 'android version of sora is actually coming soon.' okay I'm happy."

The Sora 2 app, powered by OpenAI's latest video and audio generation model, offers significant enhancements over its predecessor, including improved realism, more accurate physics simulation, and greater control over generated content. Users can transform text prompts and images into hyperrealistic videos, complete with synchronized dialogue and sound effects. The model also features a "Cameo" function, allowing users to integrate themselves or friends into AI-generated scenes.

OpenAI's strategy for the Android launch involves a controlled, invite-first approach, similar to its initial iOS release. This method aims to manage the substantial demand and ensure robust safety checks as the platform scales. While the app is now listed on the Google Play Store for pre-registration in the U.S. and Canada, an official general release date for Android has not yet been announced, with OpenAI's support documentation indicating Android availability would follow the iOS and web versions.

The rapid adoption of Sora 2 on iOS, which quickly surpassed a million downloads, highlights the public's keen interest in AI video generation. However, the technology has also raised concerns regarding potential misuse, including deepfakes and copyright infringement. OpenAI has responded by implementing visible, moving watermarks on generated videos and promising more granular control for copyright holders to opt out of their content being used. The company also faces challenges from fake Sora apps appearing on the Google Play Store, underscoring the need for users to download from official sources.

Access to the Sora 2 app is initially free, with "generous limits" on video creation, while ChatGPT Pro users can access a higher-quality "Sora 2 Pro" model. This expansion to Android is expected to accelerate the adoption of synthetic video creation, prompting ongoing discussions among platforms, regulators, and the public about the responsible production, labeling, and moderation of AI-generated content.