Meta Quest VR app gains 60+ Disney Plus 3D movies

Disney is broadening its VR lineup with an update to the Disney Plus app on Meta Quest that adds over 60 stereoscopic films, set to debut today.

The upgraded app enables subscribers to watch blockbuster titles like "The Avengers" and "Black Panther" in 3D, leveraging the headset’s built‑in head‑tracking and spatial audio to simulate a theater‑style experience.

The move comes after Disney’s wider foray into immersive media, which has featured limited VR experiences earlier this year and a string of co‑promotional events with Meta.

Quest owners now have access to one of the most expansive catalogs of mainstream 3D cinema on a consumer‑grade VR headset, a space traditionally filled with short‑form or indie content.

Analysts view the collaboration as a win‑win: Disney secures a premium distribution avenue for its library, while Meta enriches its hardware ecosystem with high‑profile entertainment that may help validate device pricing amid rising competition from other streaming platforms and new AR/VR headsets.

The films can be streamed with a regular Disney Plus subscription at no extra charge. Although Disney has not set a timetable for more titles, it has suggested that newer releases and original productions could eventually appear in VR.

With VR headsets dropping in price and display tech advancing, the chance to view blockbuster movies in a virtual cinema could draw a broader crowd. Stakeholders will monitor whether this feature spurs Quest sales or lifts Disney Plus subscriber numbers in the months ahead.