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December 15, 2025
Disney's OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year -- then it's open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
TL;DR
- Disney's three-year partnership with OpenAI is exclusive for the first year.
- Iconic characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars will be available on OpenAI's Sora video generator.
- The deal allows Disney to assess generative AI's impact on its intellectual property.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger stated the company intends to embrace technological advancements.
- Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google for alleged copyright infringement on the same day the OpenAI deal was announced.
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