Grok 5 release date
In training since January and late for three quarters in a row. Grok 4.7 shipped in September.
Last checked 2 min ago.
What Grok 5 will offer
- xAI's next flagship, trained on the Colossus 2 clusterConfirmed
- Very long context claimed: 1.5M to 2M tokensLeak
- Size claims of 2.1T to 6T parameters, unverifiedLeak
About Grok 5
xAI said in January 2026 that Grok 5 was training on Colossus 2. Targets for Q1, Q2 and Q3 all passed. Musk said in August it should arrive within 2026. Given the history of slips, we put the most likely date in early 2027.
Details we expect
| Item | What we expect | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Early 2027, later than the "within 2026" target | Our guess |
| Size | Claims of 2.1 trillion and 6 trillion parameters are unverified | Leak |
| Memory | Could read 1.5M to 2M tokens at once, from community reports | Leak |
Still unknown
- Any official date
- Pricing
What we know so far
| Date | What happened | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Grok 4.7 released.Data Lakehouse Hub, AI model families (Oct 2026) | Confirmed |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Musk says Grok 5 should arrive "within 2026".OrcaRouter, Grok 5 release date | News report |
| Jan 28, 2026 | xAI says Grok 5 is training on Colossus 2.OrcaRouter, Grok 5 release date | Confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
When will Grok 5 be released?
Our most likely date is Jan 20, 2027. We give it a 45% chance of launching between Nov 15, 2026 and Apr 30, 2027. xAI has not confirmed an exact day.
Is Grok 5 out yet?
Not as of Oct 26, 2026. This page switches to launch facts the day it ships.
How much will Grok 5 cost?
No price has been announced yet.
What can I use while I wait?
Grok 4.7 is the closest option available today.
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