OpenAI launched its Sora video app on the Google Play Store on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, making the service available on Android devices in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam in addition to its earlier iOS release.
Sora first arrived on iOS, where it recorded rapid initial uptake, surpassing one million downloads within days. The app had been introduced through an invite-only rollout in limited markets; OpenAI recently rescinded the waitlist for those markets, widening access ahead of the Android debut.
A central feature of Sora is "Cameos," which allows users to record a one-time video that creates a reusable likeness avatar other users can employ in generated clips. Downloaded clips produced by the app include a Sora watermark. OpenAI has positioned these capabilities as differentiators within the growing field of AI-driven short video creation tools.
The move onto Android is expected to broaden Sora’s user base and escalate competition with established social and video platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Meta’s family of apps. Observers have noted that availability across the two major mobile ecosystems is a common step for services seeking mass reach; OpenAI’s expansion to Google Play follows its initial traction on iOS.
At the same time, OpenAI has confronted criticism related to content produced with Sora. The app has drawn scrutiny over the emergence of clips described by critics as disrespectful and from questions tied to copyright, prompting debate about how likenesses and creative works are used and monetized in AI-generated video. The company has also indicated plans to explore licensing options for character cameos, a step that would address some commercial and rights-management considerations.
Looking ahead, the Sora team has outlined several priorities beyond the Android rollout. The roadmap includes expansion into European markets, introduction of basic video editing tools within the app, exploration of licensing frameworks for character cameos, and the launch of a free tier with generous limits that OpenAI has positioned in comparison to Google’s Veo 2. These steps suggest a focus on both feature development and market growth as OpenAI seeks to position Sora amid a crowded field of short-form video and AI content tools.
With the Google Play release complete for the initial set of countries, attention will shift to how quickly OpenAI moves into Europe, how users respond to the Cameos model and watermark policy, and whether the planned editing features and licensing initiatives reach the market in a way that addresses ongoing concerns about content and copyright.