Meta Quest Finally Receives A 3D Feature That Apple Vision Pro Had For Years

Apple Vision Pro owners have had access to Disney+ movies in 3D since January 2024, and Meta Quest owners can soon experience the same, mostly. Originally announced at the company's Connect 2026 event, Meta has teamed up with Disney to bring users a new Disney+ app update that will deliver over 60 movies in 3D. The company also plans to bring this experience to the Meta VR glasses releasing in spring 2027, but those wondering whether the Meta Quest 2 is still worth buying in 2026 may be in for a surprise. Even owners of newer devices may want to check the fine print.

In a Meta press release, users can find the new Disney+ in the Meta Horizon Store, though they will need a Disney+ Premium subscription to access 3D content. Additionally, a report from FlatPanelsHD suggests a patent dispute in Europe has put the kibosh on Dolby Vision and 3D streaming in the region, leaving Meta and Disney rather silent on which markets get the update (though we know which ones have been confirmed).

Those excited about 3D movies arriving on the Meta Quest should be aware of the limitations. With the initial release of titles being rather low, lower hardware specs mean users will likely watch films in a lower-quality format than their Apple Vision Pro brethren. However, 3D movies are also available to purchase or rent inside Meta's TV app. Of course, this assumes users haven't already ditched their VR headsets entirely.

While Disney and Meta have been silent about which regions will receive access to 3D movies, current confirmed markets include Japan, the UK, and the U.S. (per FlatPanelsHD). As of now, both the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S feature support for the new Disney+ feature, but those using the Quest 2 will have to do without. Right now, 3D titles on Disney+ include "The Avengers," "Black Panther," "Toy Story 5," the "Avatar" series, "Deadpool & Wolverine," and more.

To get started, make sure the Disney+ app is updated on your Meta Quest. From there, just open the Disney+ app, where you should also see the new "immersive themed environments" based on movies like "Monsters, Inc.," "Star Wars," and more. To access them, select the new 3D category from the app's sidebar, and the app will show you a list of movies to choose from. You can also change your menu environments from the left-hand menu.

While 3D movies may be exciting for some Meta owners, it likely won't be a perfect viewing experience. For starters, Meta headsets are missing the MV-HEVC codec, which helps with 3D video in 4K. So no viewing experience on the Quest 3 will truly be 4K. Unlike the Vision Pro, Disney+ subscribers will not have 4K access. Of course, users will still have access to original Disney+ content, but remember that you may need to change some settings.