When OpenAI launched its new AI video generator, Sora 2, it did so with a waitlist in place. This meant the only way to get access was to have a friend who was already on the app invite you. Well, that waitlist has now gone.
OpenAI has announced that, for those in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, the waitlist has been removed, allowing you to go to the app store and log in straight away without the need for an invite.
However, there is a bit of a catch here. OpenAI has stated that the removal of the invite code is temporary. It hasn’t been made clear how long that time will be, so you might need to act fast to get in.
What can you do on Sora 2?
Since it launched, Sora 2 has become one of the most popular AI video generators on the internet. It is also one of the more unique ones available, which has proved both good and bad for OpenAI.
This is because of the company’s more lenient safeguards. When using Sora 2, there is more opportunity to recreate characters and people, including portraits of celebrities and fictional characters.
Because of this, OpenAI has faced a number of lawsuits and copyright strikes from famous people or their families. It has also been one of the driving forces of the app's popularity.
When we tested Sora 2 vs Gemini’s Veo 3.1, OpenAI’s biggest AI video competitor, Sora 2 was the overall winner, but it was a close battle. It took the lead for its focus on realism, as well as visual style and storytelling.
If you aren’t in any of the regions that are able to try it now without a waitlist, there are plenty of other great AI video generators out there right now. We would recommend trying Gemini’s Veo 3.
Alternatively, Kling 2.5 Pro is a lesser-known tool that we have seen success with, or alternatively, Midjourney’s video generator offers a lot of fun and creativity in its style.
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