Disney+ adds 3D films to Quest 3 and 3S, but Quest 2 gets 2D only
Disney+ subscribers can now watch selected movies in 3D on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. The app has also gained themed viewing environments, so you can settle into a virtual location inspired by a Disney, Pixar or Star Wars world while you watch.
The update began arriving on November 10 in select countries. A Disney+ subscription is required, and the company says availability of 3D titles can vary by region and subscription plan. I would check your local catalogue and plan before subscribing for a particular film.
There is also a useful difference between headsets. Disney says Quest 3 and 3S can stream supported movies in 3D, while Quest 2 owners can still watch in 2D and use the themed environments. Meta’s earlier announcement had not identified the compatible headsets; Disney now names Quest 3 and 3S for 3D.
Disney’s Quest app lets viewers choose from themed environments. Image: Disney+
The 3D catalogue depends on where you live
Disney’s Quest guide names films including Avatar, Avengers: Endgame and Tron: Legacy among titles that may be available in 3D. Those examples are not a guarantee that each one is offered in that format in every country.
Disney+ also offers its regular catalogue for viewing on Quest. Image: Disney+
The environments are a separate part of the update. Disney names Tatooine, Avengers Tower and the Scare Floor from Monsters, Inc. as places where viewers can put their virtual screen. You can also use the app for ordinary 2D films and shows.
Disney’s US guide says eligible subscribers can use the new features without an extra charge on top of their subscription, subject to availability. It also says select titles support Dolby Vision on Quest 3 and 3S in the US, while Dolby Atmos requires Premium there.
A Disney+ title page shown in the company’s Quest promotional material. Image: Disney+
How to start watching Disney+ on your Quest
Update your headset, download Disney+ from the Meta Horizon Store and sign in with an eligible account. Disney says the Quest app is available to profiles aged 10 or older that are not in Junior Mode. Subscription and regional conditions still apply.
If you are choosing a headset, the Meta Quest 3 is one of the compatible models. The headset and Disney+ subscription are separate purchases, and people who already own a Quest 3 or 3S do not need another headset for the update.
Disney says the 3D experience is also planned for Meta VR Glasses when that device launches in spring 2027. That is a future release, not a requirement for watching on Quest today.
Image credit: Disney+.
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