# ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ To Play On Meta VR Glasses Post Theatrical; Lionsgate Teams With Mark Zuckerberg Corp On Pic’s 3D Conversion

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-to-play-on-meta-vr-glasses-post-theatrical-lionsgate-teams-with-mark-zuckerberg-corp-on-pics-3d-conversion/
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T20:15:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-meta-vr-glasses-1237211422/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Meta and Lionsgate are bringing the prequel to VR in 3D.
- The cinema release is set for 20 November.
- The VR debut is planned for spring 2027.

## Summary

Meta is partnering with Lionsgate to bring *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* to its VR glasses in 3D after the film’s theatrical run. The deal marks Meta’s first partnership with a Hollywood studio to convert a film into 3D, extending the film’s release beyond cinemas.

The Francis Lawrence-directed prequel, converted to 3D with visual effects studio DNEG, opens in cinemas on 20 November and is expected to take $60 million to $70 million in North America on its opening weekend. It is scheduled to arrive on Meta VR glasses in spring 2027; the glasses offer a 5K display and Dolby Vision and Atmos. The five *Hunger Games* films have earned more than $3.3 billion worldwide.

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