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Sora’s next big update will turn your furry friends into video stars

New AI cameos, video editing tools, social features, and an Android app are on the way.

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Depiction of OpenAI Sora video generator on a phone.
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What’s happened? OpenAI has outlined several major updates coming to its AI video generation app Sora, just a few days after Google announced upgrades for Flow.

  • The app will soon allow users to create AI “cameos” of pets, toys, or other objects, and share them with others. Users will also be able to easily search cameos created by others and view trending cameos in real time.
  • OpenAI will add new video editing features to the Sora app, starting with the ability to stitch multiple clips.
  • The roadmap also includes an updated social experience with dedicated channels for universities, compnies, or sports clubs.
  • OpenAI has also confirmed that Sora’s Android app will launch soon.

Why is this important? These updates will expand Sora’s capabilities and offer users a new way to share their creations with friends.

  • The ability to create cameos of just about anything will allow users to generate more personalized content.
  • The new editing tool will help users create longer videos by combining multiple clips.
  • By enhancing social features, OpenAI could boost user engagement and retention.
  • The Android app will bring Sora’s impressive capabilities to a wider audience.

sora roadmap update: in the spirit of building this app openly, here’s what we’re landing soon.

first, more creation tools. character cameos are coming in the next few days: you’ll be able to cameo your dog, guinea pig, favorite stuffed toy, and pretty much anything else you… pic.twitter.com/GX7CJXWRcZ

— Bill Peebles (@billpeeb) October 22, 2025

Why should I care? The Sora update will allow you to easily turn your pet or favorite stuffed toy into an animated character.

  • You’ll be able to share these characters or use popular characters created by others for your own videos.
  • The editing features should improve your video generation workflow by eliminating the need to switch to a different app.
  • With the upcoming Android app, you’ll soon be able to experience Sora’s impressive capabilities on your phone.
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What’s next? Sora users on iOS can expect the new cameos, editing tools, and social features to roll out in the coming days. The Android version of the app could follow soon thereafter, but OpenAI has not shared a release date yet.

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