Launch-era record: The next two original paragraphs and country list describe the former consumer rollout before OpenAI ended the Sora web and app experiences. They remain here as historical context, not as current access instructions.
Access to Sora 2 Pro is currently limited and requires both a valid invite code and an active ChatGPT Pro subscription. However, eligibility isn’t global—according to the latest official update, Sora App and Sora 2 access are only supported in select regions, including:
- United States
- Canada
- Japan
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Users outside these supported regions — or those who don’t have an invite — currently cannot access Sora 2 Pro through official channels. However, third-party platforms like GlobalGPT provide an alternative option to use Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro without needing the $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription, regional eligibility, verification codes, or watermark restrictions.
The current answer is simpler: the official consumer route is closed worldwide, while the developer API remains only through September 24, 2026. The updated Sora 2 access and shutdown guide explains what still works after the app closure.
What Is Sora 2 Pro? (Overview & Key Features)
Sora 2 Pro is OpenAI’s advanced version of its text-to-video AI model. It can generate high-fidelity, realistic videos with synchronized audio, multi-scene transitions, timeline prompting, and narrative consistency.
Main features include:
- Up to 1080p video output
- Official API generations of 16 or 20 seconds; GlobalGPT advertises up to 25-second videos
- Synchronized voice, audio, and music
- Improved cinematic realism and physics
- Multi-scene and timeline control
- Watermark-free video export (platform-dependent)
OpenAI’s current video-generation guide lists 16- and 20-second API jobs and 1080p output for Sora 2 Pro. The separate Sora 2 video-length guide explains why older 25-second consumer and platform claims need a scope label.
For a direct feature and cost comparison, use the Sora 2 vs Sora 2 Pro decision guide.
Sora 2 Pro Availability by Region (Updated Overview)
As of July 28, 2026, official consumer availability is the same in every region: the Sora web and app experiences are discontinued. API access is a separate developer service limited to eligible accounts in OpenAI’s supported countries and territories until the September 24 shutdown.
Launch-era regional summary: The original sentence below describes the former rollout and is retained for historical continuity.
At this time, Sora 2 Pro is not globally available and is restricted based on region, subscription level, and invitation status.
| Region / Country | Availability Status | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | ❌ Official consumer app closed | Developer API only for eligible accounts until September 24, 2026 |
| Europe (UK, Germany, etc.) | ❌ Official consumer app closed | API only where the country and account are supported |
| Asia (China, India, Japan) | ❌ Official consumer app closed | API eligibility varies by the official supported-country list |
| South America & Africa | ❌ Official consumer app closed | API eligibility varies by the official supported-country list |
| Global via Third-Party | ✅ Available through GlobalGPT | No invite code, no regional restrictions |
Official consumer subscriptions, official API, and GlobalGPT pricing
| Route | Current price on July 28, 2026 | What the price buys |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/month | ChatGPT subscription benefits; API usage is separate and the discontinued Sora app is not restored |
| ChatGPT Pro | $100/month or $200/month | 5× or 20× Plus usage allowances; no annual prepay and no restored Sora consumer access |
| OpenAI Sora 2 API | Sora 2: $0.10/sec at 720p; Sora 2 Pro: $0.30/sec at 720p, $0.50/sec at 1024p, $0.70/sec at 1080p | Developer video generation until the September 24 shutdown; Batch rates are half the Standard rates |
| GlobalGPT Basic | $11.90 month to month or $5.80/month with annual billing; 144,000 credits/year | Separate GlobalGPT platform access |
| GlobalGPT Pro | $19.90 month to month or $10.80/month with annual billing; 240,000 credits/year | Separate GlobalGPT platform access including its listed video models |
| GlobalGPT Unlimited | $49.90 month to month or $25.00/month with annual billing; 624,000 credits/year | Separate GlobalGPT platform limits and pooled access |
The official vs third-party Sora 2 API pricing comparison shows why subscription prices, per-second API charges, and GlobalGPT credits should never be treated as the same product.
Do You Need an Invite Code for Sora 2 Pro?
No current official consumer invite path exists. OpenAI ended the consumer Sora web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. An old invite code or a ChatGPT subscription cannot reopen them.
Before the consumer shutdown, the launch-era answer was:
Yes. Even if you are a ChatGPT Pro subscriber, you still need an invite code from OpenAI to use Sora 2 or Sora 2 Pro inside the official platform.
Without an invite:
- You cannot access Sora inside ChatGPT, even with a Pro subscription.
- You must wait for OpenAI approval or invitation rollout stages.
If an older bookmark still points to invite instructions, use the post-shutdown Sora access guide instead.
How to Access Sora 2 Pro Through ChatGPT (Former Official Method)
The ChatGPT consumer method below no longer works after April 26, 2026. It is preserved only to show how the former invite-and-subscription flow worked.
Follow these steps if you’re in an eligible region and have both ChatGPT Pro and an invite:
- Subscribe to ChatGPT Pro ($200/month).
- Open ChatGPT and check for Sora (Video Creation) in the model list.
- Enter your prompt and switch to “Sora 2 Pro” when generating videos.
- Configure timeline actions, scene duration (up to 25s), and audio options.
- Generate and download your video (note: watermark included officially).
Current official developer route
Developers with eligible API accounts can still submit asynchronous video jobs to the Videos API. The current official guide supports 16- and 20-second generations; Sora 2 Pro adds 1024p and 1080p output, but the entire route is scheduled to close on September 24, 2026.
How to Use Sora 2 Pro Without Invite or Region Limits (Global GPT Method)
If you don’t have an invite code or don’t live in an eligible country, Global GPT offers an alternative solution.
Why use Global GPT?
- ✅ No invite or verification code needed
- ✅ No regional restrictions — globally accessible
- ✅ Watermark-free video output
- ✅ Supports Sora 2 Pro with up to 25-second videos
- ✅ No need for a $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription
Steps:
- Sign up for Global GPT.
- Access Sora 2 Pro directly from the dashboard.
- Enter your prompt and generate videos with high-fidelity output.
- Download or share the results immediately.
When Will Sora 2 Pro Be Available Worldwide? (Release Timeline & Expectations)
OpenAI did not complete a permanent worldwide consumer rollout. The consumer product ended before global availability, and the official API now has a fixed shutdown date.
- September 30, 2025: OpenAI introduced Sora 2 with a limited consumer rollout.
- March 24, 2026: OpenAI notified developers that the Videos API and Sora 2 models were deprecated.
- April 26, 2026: The Sora web and app experiences were discontinued worldwide.
- September 24, 2026: The Videos API,
sora-2,sora-2-pro, and listed snapshots are scheduled for removal.
Is Sora 2 Pro Available on PC or Mobile?
| Platform | Availability | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| iOS App | ❌ Discontinued | No official consumer access after April 26, 2026 |
| Web | ❌ Consumer site closed | Developers use the separate API until September 24, 2026 |
| Android | ❌ Discontinued | No official consumer app or web route |
| Windows / Mac | ⚠ Developer or third-party route only | Use an eligible API integration or the separate GlobalGPT platform |
Final Thoughts
Sora 2 Pro is now a sunset product in OpenAI’s official ecosystem: the consumer app is closed and the developer API ends on September 24, 2026. Existing API users should finish migration work before that date instead of building a new long-term dependency.
If you need a production route beyond the official deadline, compare the best tools to use instead of Sora 2 now.
For a wider shortlist covering price, restrictions, and workflow fit, use the 12 best Sora 2 alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sora 2 Pro still available?
Official consumer Sora is no longer available: OpenAI ended the web and app experiences on April 26, 2026. The separate developer API remains in a deprecated transition period until September 24, 2026, while GlobalGPT lists its own separate Sora 2 Pro route.
Can ChatGPT Plus or Pro users access Sora 2 Pro now?
No. ChatGPT Plus is $20 per month, and ChatGPT Pro has $100 and $200 monthly tiers, but none restores the discontinued Sora consumer app. OpenAI also states that API usage is billed separately from ChatGPT subscriptions.
When does the official Sora 2 Pro API shut down?
OpenAI scheduled the Videos API, sora-2, sora-2-pro, and listed snapshots for removal on September 24, 2026. The official deprecation table does not name a recommended replacement.
How much does the official Sora 2 Pro API cost?
Standard Sora 2 Pro pricing is $0.30 per generated second at 720p, $0.50 at 1024p, and $0.70 at 1080p. Batch pricing is half those rates. These are API generation charges, not ChatGPT subscription prices.
What video length and resolution does the API support?
OpenAI’s current developer guide lists 16- and 20-second generations. Sora 2 supports 720p, while Sora 2 Pro adds 1024p and 1080p options. GlobalGPT separately advertises platform generation up to 25 seconds.
Can I use Sora 2 Pro on GlobalGPT?
Yes. The current GlobalGPT Sora 2 page presents a separate platform route without invite or country restrictions and advertises watermark-free videos up to 25 seconds. Its prices, credits, and limits are GlobalGPT fields, not OpenAI consumer entitlements.
Do I need an invite code or a supported consumer region?
No current official consumer invite path exists because the Sora web and app experiences are closed worldwide. API users still need an eligible account in an officially supported country, while GlobalGPT states that its platform route has no invite or country restriction.
Can I use Sora 2 Pro videos commercially?
Commercial use depends on the terms, rights, consent, and content rules of the route you use. Review the Sora 2 commercial-use and licensing guide, keep records of inputs and permissions, and follow the current platform policy.
