Sora, OpenAI’s AI video generator, is now officially available for Android users in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sora was first released as an iOS app in September and quickly rose to the top of the App Store charts, racking up more than 1 million downloads in one week. Sora, which has arrived on the Google Play Store, is expected to attract a larger user base and is likely to see a surge in downloads.
The Android version retains all the features of the iOS version, including the “Cameos” feature that allows users to generate videos of themselves performing various activities using their likeness.
Videos can be shared in a feed reminiscent of TikTok, allowing users to discover and engage with other users’ content. This appears to be a strategic move to strengthen OpenAI’s position in the competitive landscape of short video sharing. The AI giant aims to rival larger companies like Meta, which recently launched its own AI video feed called Vibes, as well as established platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
The Sora app is now available on Android in the following locations:
Canada
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
us
Vietnam pic.twitter.com/wmx5KU4VM1— Sora (@soraofficialapp) November 4, 2025
However, the app has faced criticism for its handling of deepfakes. After its initial launch, users began uploading disrespectful videos of historical figures, including Martin Luther King Jr. As a result, Sora last month suspended the production of content depicting Dr. King and tightened its guardrails.
The company recently responded to backlash over copyrighted characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and Pikachu by changing its Sora app policy from an “opt-out” approach to an “opt-in” system for rights holders.
Additionally, Sora is currently in a legal dispute with celebrity video maker Cameo over the name of its flagship feature, “Cameo.”
In the future, OpenAI plans to introduce additional features to Sora. These include character cameos and allow users to create AI-generated videos featuring their pets or inanimate objects. Basic video editing tools are also in the works, including the ability to stitch multiple clips together. Sora also plans to allow users to customize their social feeds, focusing on content for selected individuals rather than mass audiences.
