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Lionsgate partners with Meta for Hunger Games 3D release

Outlets agree that Lionsgate and Meta have partnered to convert the new Hunger Games film into 3D for theaters and subsequent viewing on Meta VR glasses.

Rows of red cinema seats in front of a black and white mural of people wearing 3D glasses
Illustrative photo · Nurlan Isazade / Unsplash

At a glance

  • Lionsgate and Meta are collaborating to convert the next Hunger Games film into 3D.12
  • The 3D movie will debut in theaters before releasing on Meta VR glasses.12
  • The deal represents Meta's first studio partnership for converting a feature film into 3D.13

Lionsgate has teamed up with Meta to convert the upcoming movie 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' into 3D.12

The 3D feature is set to open in theaters starting November 20.12

Following its theatrical run, the film will become available for viewing on Meta's virtual reality glasses.12

This project marks Meta's first time working alongside a movie studio to convert a film to 3D.13

Where sources agree

  • Lionsgate partnered with Meta on 3D film conversion3 of 3
  • The Hunger Games movie will premiere in 3D in theaters3 of 3
  • The 3D film will be available on Meta VR glasses3 of 3
  • This is Meta's first studio 3D conversion deal2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyMeta to Help Bring ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ to 3D Screens — and Its $1,299 VR Glasses ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterLionsgate Inks Deal With Meta to Bring New ‘Hunger Games’ Movie to VR Glasses ↗
  3. 3Deadline‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ To Play On Meta VR Glasses Post-Theatrical; Lionsgate Teams With Mark Zuckerberg’s Tech Giant On Pic’s 3D Conversion ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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