How to find 3D movies for Apple Vision Pro

The introduction of the Apple Vision Pro has reintroduced 3D content after nearly a decade of absence. Here's where to find 3D movies for purchase from any Apple device that has a TV app.

The Apple Vision Pro is not just any other headset, it's a gateway to a whole new level of film experience. Before immersing yourself in the world of 3D content, it's crucial to set up your device correctly.

Apple offers comprehensive support through its website and in-store experts, ensuring you get the most out of your Apple Vision Pro.

The primary source for finding 3D movies that are compatible with the Apple Vision Pro is through the Apple TV app. The app is designed to integrate seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem, providing a curated list of content available in 3D.

Users can browse a dedicated section for 3D movies on the Apple TV media store. This section above can be viewed on iPad, iPhone, and Mac when away from the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple updates the section regularly to include new releases and timeless classics.

How to watch 3D videos on Apple Vision Pro

In the Apple TV app, click on "3D movies" found either under the Search or Home options.
Choose a movie to either watch or buy.
Press the Play button, then select Play in 3D.
To switch between 2D and 3D views, press the Back button to go back to the movie details and then hit the Play button again to adjust your view.

Apple automatically upgraded many titles to 3D for those that already owned them, however, it wasn't a perfect conversion. Some titles that are in 3D won't be viewable unless the specific 3D version is purchased — which may mean buying a standard edition and not a director's cut, for example.

Other 3D content is available, like in Disney+ and select third-party apps. If a 3D movie is available in a service connected to Apple TV, it can be launched as usual from Apple TV, and the required app will open to play the movie.

Even though Apple Vision Pro is a new platform with a small selection of exclusive media or apps, the 3D movie library is extensive given the decades of interest in the format by the industry. New movies are still released in 3D, so keep checking back for more movies to watch in the format on Apple Vision Pro.

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lesterkrimbaugh 10 Years · 62 comments

About 8 months ago

A better tutorial might be instructions on how to rip 3D BluRay discs into a format that can be streamed to the Apple Vision Pro from a Mac (or other) media server.

Many people have 3D BluRays that aren't on any streaming service. For example: House of Wax [1953]. GOG [1954].

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fastasleep 15 Years · 6451 comments

About 8 months ago

lesterkrimbaugh said:

A better tutorial might be instructions on how to rip 3D BluRay discs into a format that can be streamed to the Apple Vision Pro from a Mac (or other) media server.

Many people have 3D BluRays that aren't on any streaming service. For example: House of Wax [1953]. GOG [1954].

Is there software that allows that yet? I was thinking you’d need something like Rad.live’s player, whIch is what I use to side load 3D content on my PSVR, but don’t think that’s available for AVP yet. Is there a native way to do this?

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alandail 21 Years · 774 comments

About 8 months ago

lesterkrimbaugh said:

A better tutorial might be instructions on how to rip 3D BluRay discs into a format that can be streamed to the Apple Vision Pro from a Mac (or other) media server.

Many people have 3D BluRays that aren't on any streaming service. For example: House of Wax [1953]. GOG [1954].

House of Wax was in 3D at launch. Why did they get rid of it? It was on my list of movies to watch sometime.

Another problem they've have is if you got the movie into your library from Movies Anywhere, you don't get the 3D version, even if you got the movies anywhere version from a 3D Blu Ray and you can't buy it again directly to get the 3D version. There is a complicated workaround of gifting it to yourself using an old version if iTunes for windows. I can't believe they have totally ignored this issue. It's so frustrating to see a movie in the list of 3D movies, but have no way to view it in 3D.

One of several examples of Apple dropping the ball driving Vision Pro adoption. Another glaring example is the complete lack of immersive sports other than the one soccer trailer. Live immersive sports would sell Vision Pros.