OpenAI has not announced, previewed, or released any model named GPT-7 as of mid-October 2026, with its current flagship remaining the GPT-6 Astra line launched in early September and followed by variants like GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6.1 Sol. Trader sentiment reflects this verified timeline, driven by OpenAI’s rapid iteration on the GPT-6 family, an executive note that most research targets GPT-7 and beyond, and unconfirmed leaks about a large internal model codenamed “Bel.” Competitive pressure from multimodal releases at Google and Anthropic adds context, but analysts project any GPT-7 debut no earlier than the second half of 2027 based on release cadence. Key near-term catalysts include further research outputs and potential DevDay-style updates.