OpenAI has not announced or released any model named GPT-7 as of mid-October 2026, with recent trader focus shaped by the September 3 launch of GPT-6 Astra and subsequent GPT-6.1 Sol and Luna variants that rolled out through early October. An OpenAI research executive noted in late September that 80-90% of efforts target GPT-7 and beyond, while an unverified pretraining leak referencing a large internal model codenamed "Bel" has fueled speculation without official confirmation. Historical release gaps have shortened, yet analysts project a second-half 2027 window at earliest given current cadence and the absence of confirmed training milestones or benchmarks. No major upcoming catalysts like DevDay announcements point to near-term resolution.