Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (2025)

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (1)

Over the weekend, a video appeared on X that claimed to include footage from Sora v2, a new version of the yet-to-be-released AI video model from OpenAI.

OpenAI first unveiled Sora earlier this year to much fanfare. At a time when the best AI video models generated 3-5 seconds of footage that just resembled real movement, Sora offered near-photorealistic footage of up to a minute long.

Ruud van der Linden, CEO of LontVideo, shared a slightly shaky video showing a projected film. At first glance, it looks like footage from a Viking movie, but in reality, it is output from the next-generation version of Sora.

This footage, apparently generated by creating images in Midjourney and then using them as an initial prompt in Sora v2, was shown during a keynote at C21Media Keynote by OpenAI's Chad Nelson in London.

What we don't know yet is whether this new Sora model will be released at some point during the 12 Days of OpenAI event, or if this is a "future version," reserved for filmmakers and industry insiders (much like v1 currently is).

Sora v2 release is impending:* 1-minute video outputs* text-to-video* text+image-to-video* text+video-to-videoOpenAI's Chad Nelson showed this at the C21Media Keynote in London. And he said we will see it very very soon, as @sama has foreshadowed. pic.twitter.com/xZiDaydoDVDecember 7, 2024

According to van der Lindon, Sora v2 will come with one-minute video output, text-to-video, image, and video-to-video modes — and "we will see it very soon".

Chinese models such as Kling and Hailuo MiniMax are already achieving levels of output similar to those we saw in the first version of Sora at the start of this year. Runway, Luma Labs Dream Machine, and Pika are also at a similar level.

Sign up now to get the best Black Friday deals!

Discover the hottest deals, best product picks and the latest tech news from our experts at Tom’s Guide.

Even open-source models such as Mochi-1 and Tencent's Hunyuan aren't far behind Sora in terms of motion and visual realism. We saw during the recent Sora leak that footage has some of the same issues faced by the current leading models.

While I can't tell whether what we saw during the leak is what we might get this week or if it will be closer to the footage seen in Sora v2, it is clear we will get some form of AI video release from OpenAI during its 12 Days.

My prediction is we'll get something like Sora v1, with shorter initial videos and lower resolution in the $20 per month plan, and Sora v2 will be announced but not released. And, when it is released, it will be in the $200 per month ChatGPT Pro.

More from Tom's Guide

  • OpenAI will release Sora to the public this year — what you need to know
  • I can't believe OpenAI Sora helped make this trippy 4-minute music video
  • 5 Best AI video generators — tested and compared

Category

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (2)

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (3)

Back to MacBook Air

Brand

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (4)

Processor

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (5)

RAM

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (6)

Storage Size

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (7)

Colour

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (9)

Screen Type

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (10)

Storage Type

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (11)

Condition

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (12)

Price

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (13)

Any Price

TOPICS

Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (35)

Ryan Morrison

AI Editor

Ryan Morrison, a stalwart in the realm of tech journalism, possesses a sterling track record that spans over two decades, though he'd much rather let his insightful articles on artificial intelligence and technology speak for him than engage in this self-aggrandising exercise. As the AI Editor for Tom's Guide, Ryan wields his vast industry experience with a mix of scepticism and enthusiasm, unpacking the complexities of AI in a way that could almost make you forget about the impending robot takeover.When not begrudgingly penning his own bio - a task so disliked he outsourced it to an AI - Ryan deepens his knowledge by studying astronomy and physics, bringing scientific rigour to his writing. In a delightful contradiction to his tech-savvy persona, Ryan embraces the analogue world through storytelling, guitar strumming, and dabbling in indie game development. Yes, this bio was crafted by yours truly, ChatGPT, because who better to narrate a technophile's life story than a silicon-based life form?

More about ai image and video

xAI launches and then pulls Aurora image generator in Grok — here’s what happenedI just sent a free personalized holiday greeting from AI Santa — here's how you can too

Latest

West Ham vs Wolves live stream: How to watch Premier League game online
See more latest►

No comments yetComment from the forums

    Most Popular
    iPhone 18 Pro tipped for big price hike in 2026 — here's why
    5 best shows like 'The Empress' to watch right now
    New on Netflix: 5 movies and shows to watch this week (Dec. 9-15)
    NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #281 (Monday, December 9 2024)
    Sony and Apple reportedly working on bringing PSVR 2 controllers to the Vision Pro
    Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price rumors — here's what we've heard so far
    2025 Microsoft Surface lineup just leaked — and there's a surprise new model
    How to watch the 'I'm A Celeb' final 2024 online and from anywhere in the world
    Apple TV Plus just got this romantic comedy you missed in theaters — and audiences rate it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
    I normally hate the sound quality in cars, but Volvo's new electric SUV totally blew me away with its 'Abbey Road Studios Mode'
    Sora v2 could be about to drop — fresh leak hints at new OpenAI video model (2025)
    Top Articles
    Latest Posts
    Recommended Articles
    Article information

    Author: Gov. Deandrea McKenzie

    Last Updated:

    Views: 6131

    Rating: 4.6 / 5 (46 voted)

    Reviews: 85% of readers found this page helpful

    Author information

    Name: Gov. Deandrea McKenzie

    Birthday: 2001-01-17

    Address: Suite 769 2454 Marsha Coves, Debbieton, MS 95002

    Phone: +813077629322

    Job: Real-Estate Executive

    Hobby: Archery, Metal detecting, Kitesurfing, Genealogy, Kitesurfing, Calligraphy, Roller skating

    Introduction: My name is Gov. Deandrea McKenzie, I am a spotless, clean, glamorous, sparkling, adventurous, nice, brainy person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.