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Disney ends $1B OpenAI partnership amid Sora shutdown

The Wire·March 28, 2026

Disney has canceled its $1 billion partnership with OpenAI following plans to shut down its Sora AI project. Reports indicate the decision was unexpected and no funds were exchanged. This development reflects the challenges even large companies face in sustaining AI initiatives, potentially opening opportunities for leaner, more agile AI-native startups.