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OpenAI

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Undisclosed

Announced

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Deal Details

Disney granted OpenAI’s Sora a one‑year exclusive license to use over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters for user‑generated AI video content as part of a broader three‑year partnership.

A technology licensing agreement for models, software, or intellectual property.

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