MC1384407: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Retirement of Sora video generation experience (Frontier)

[What and Why:]

We're retiring the current Sora video generation experience (Sora 2) available through the Frontier program as part of our ongoing investment in next-generation video capabilities. This transition enables improved scalability, performance, and future innovation in Copilot-powered video creation. A new video experience is in development and will be communicated when available.

[Rollout Schedule:]

Retirement begins mid-June 2026 and completes by late June 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected: Organizations participating in the Frontier program with access to the Sora video generation experience

Platforms/Services: Frontier program (Sora video experience in Copilot Create)

What will happen:

• The current Sora experience in Frontier will be retired
• Users will no longer be able to access or generate new videos using Sora after retirement completion
• Previously generated videos will remain accessible to users
• No new activations or deployments of Sora in Frontier will be supported
• This change impacts only the Frontier program and does not affect other Microsoft 365 services

[Action Required/Recommendations:]

No action is required.

• Inform stakeholders about the retirement of Sora in the Frontier program
• Review any internal dependencies on the Sora video generation experience
• Monitor Message center communications for updates on the replacement video model

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.