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Jay Bonggolto

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI to put Mickey Mouse inside your text prompts

OpenAI next to Disney logo.

What you need to know

  • Disney is dropping $1 billion into OpenAI to bring Sora into its ecosystem starting in 2026.
  • Users will be able to generate short videos with 200+ licensed characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
  • The deal excludes real actor likenesses and voices, meaning you can't create clips with digital versions of the stars.
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