Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI · model
sora-2 deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Shut down July 15, 2026
- Provider
- Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI
- Name
- sora-2 (2025-10-06)
- Type
- model
- Announced
- —
- Shutdown
- Replacement
sora-2 (2025-12-08)- Source
- Official Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI notice
Azure lifecycle stage: Preview. Version 2025-10-06.
How to migrate off sora-2
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "sora-2" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "sora-2" + model: "sora-2 (2025-12-08)" - Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
- Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
- Deploy before July 15, 2026, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Same model on other platforms
- OpenAI — September 24, 2026
Questions
Is sora-2 deprecated?
Yes. Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI has deprecated sora-2. It was shut down on July 15, 2026.
When does sora-2 shut down?
July 15, 2026, according to Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI's official deprecation notice.
What should I use instead of sora-2?
Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI recommends sora-2 (2025-12-08). Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to sora-2 after the shutdown?
Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.