From Engadget · Devindra Hardawar · · 2m
Disney's 3D movies finally arrive on Meta Quest 3
Meta has launched a library of Disney 3D films for Quest 3 and 3S headsets, but the feature arrives years after competitors and with OS limitations.
In brief
Meta has launched a library of Disney 3D films for Quest 3 and 3S headsets, but the feature arrives years after competitors and with OS limitations. Meta added 3D Disney films to Quest 3 and 3S headsets via a new Disney+ app, but the delayed launch and OS constraints limit its impact as a selling point. Originally…
Quick answers
- Why did it take so long?
- The Quest 3 launched in fall of 2023. Nothing technically prevents Quest 2 or 1 from streaming 3D. Apple may have maintained exclusivity over 3D Disney+ content since Vision Pro launched in 2024.
- What is the key takeaway from Disney's 3D movies finally arrive on Meta Quest 3?
- Meta added 3D Disney films to Quest 3 and 3S headsets via a new Disney+ app, but the delayed launch and OS constraints limit its impact as a selling point.
Meta launches 3D Disney films on Quest
Meta has made Disney's library of 3D films available on Disney+ for Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets through a new app featuring 3D content and environments.
What's in the 3D library
Disney+ offers 3D versions of Marvel, Pixar and recent Star Wars titles, plus high framerate 3D versions of the Avatar films previously only available on Apple Vision Pro.
3D looks better on VR than in theaters
The opening scenes of Guardians of the Galaxy and the car chase from Black Panther showed wonderful depth on Quest 3. VR headsets are brighter than cinema screens dimmed by 3D glasses.
Audio and display limitations
The Quest 3 supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, but its LCD screens don't support true HDR and its weak speakers limit audio impact. External headphones are recommended.
OS constraints limit flexibility
Meta's Horizon OS doesn't allow rescaling the Disney+ window on the fly. To fill your field of view with 3D video, you must use the cinema environment and choose front, middle or back row seating.
Why did it take so long?
The Quest 3 launched in fall of 2023. Nothing technically prevents Quest 2 or 1 from streaming 3D. Apple may have maintained exclusivity over 3D Disney+ content since Vision Pro launched in 2024.
Limited impact as Quest sales decline
At this point, as Quest sales are on the extreme decline, 3D movies are not much of a selling point. Meta may be saving the feature for its upcoming $1,300 VR Glasses arriving spring 2027.
The bottom line
Meta added 3D Disney films to Quest 3 and 3S headsets via a new Disney+ app, but the delayed launch and OS constraints limit its impact as a selling point.
