# Meta introduces $1,299 VR glasses with 3D film partnerships

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/meta-unveils-vr-glasses-for-1299-promises-3d-films-from-lionsgate-james-cameron-and-enhanced-versions-of-avengers-and-star-wars/
- Published: 2026-09-24T19:22:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-25T01:41:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/meta-unveils-vr-glasses-for-1299-3d-films-1236874307/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Companies, Entertainment, Film, Space, Technology

## Key points

- Meta’s new VR glasses will cost $1,299.
- They combine cinema, gaming and computing features.
- Shipping is expected next spring.

## Summary

Meta has unveiled $1,299 VR glasses, its first major virtual-reality product since the Quest 3 in 2024, positioning them as a lighter, more immersive alternative to conventional headsets. The device is intended to serve as a private cinema, gaming console and computer, with partnerships across film studios, streaming platforms and sports organisations.

The glasses are five times lighter than the Quest 3 because their processor and battery are housed in a wired external puck, which provides up to three hours of media playback. They feature a 5K micro-OLED display with IMAX certification, Dolby Vision and spatial audio, alongside AI assistance, hologram avatars, hand-controlled games and Xbox Cloud Gaming; launch content will include 3D and VR-enhanced films from Disney, Lionsgate and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision, with shipping expected next spring.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Meta introduces $1,299 VR glasses with 3D film partnerships](https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/meta-unveils-vr-glasses-for-1299-3d-films-1236874307/)
- [IGN: The $1,299 Meta VR Glasses Prove That High Prices Are the New Normal](https://www.ign.com/articles/the-1299-meta-vr-glasses-prove-that-high-prices-are-the-new-normal)

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