The Apple Vision Pro will come with a raft of 3D movies to watch on its Imax cinema-sized virtual screen.
Reviewers agree: The best thing about the virtual reality headset is its ability to immerse you in a blockbuster film. Thanks to its dual displays, which offer better quality than a pair of 4K Oled TVs, the Vision Pro looks set to be an entertainment juggernaut.
What 3D films are on Apple Vision Pro?
In total, Apple says more than 150 3D movies will be available to watch, including recent hits like Avatar: The Way of Water, Dune, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Best of all, you may already own these movies in 3D if you previously purchased them on the Apple TV app.
Eagle-eyed users have also spotted other supported films, including Jurassic World Dominion, Pacific Rim Uprising, Shrek, Trolls, Warcraft, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Mortal Engines, Everest, Kung Fu Panda 3, and more.
You can tell if a movie is in 3D by the small 3D icon in the shape of a headset below its synopsis.
Is Disney Plus on Apple Vision Pro?
But what about all the people who prefer to stream over renting or buying movies? Seeing as the Vision Pro supports iPad apps, that shouldn’t be a problem.
Indeed, Disney has confirmed that its Disney Plus streaming service will be available on the Vision Pro, with dozens of 3D movies in tow.
So, if you want to watch Avengers: Endgame or Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 3D, that may be your best bet.
The Disney Plus app also lets you choose from different virtual backgrounds, including iconic locations from Marvel and Pixar films.
How to watch videos on the Apple Vision Pro?
When watching videos on the Vision Pro, you can either view them on top of your real-world surroundings or in virtual “environments".
Choose the latter, and the headset will show you a 100ft wide screen in front of a virtual backdrop, like a starlit sky.
Apple says the experience is like having your own “personal theatre". Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from watching regular films, shows and home movies on the massive screen.
What is Apple Immersive video?
Alongside 3D movies, Apple has also produced a handful of VR videos that promise even more immersion. It describes them as “180-degree, three-dimensional 8K recordings captured with Spatial Audio".
The shorts include an Alicia Keys live session, and several nature and wildlife documentaries including one about dinosaurs called Prehistoric Planet Immersive.
When is the Apple Vision Pro coming out?
The Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in the US on February 2 for $3,499 (£2,763). Although there’s no official global release date yet, it’s expected to launch in the UK and elsewhere on or ahead of Apple’s WWDC event, which usually occurs in June.
