UpdatedMon, November 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM UTC
Through Lionsgate, The Hunger Games prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping is teaming up with Meta to bring viewers two new ways to experience the upcoming film.Meta, with the help of DNEG, has converted the film for 3D viewing.
Moreover, after Meta launches its new VR glasses in the spring of 2027, The Hunger Gamesprequel is going to be available for playing on it following the film’s theatrical release.
Viewers can watch The Hunger Games prequel film in 3D and in Meta’s upcoming VR glasses
As Deadline reported, Meta has partnered with Lionsgate to bring the prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy films to audiences in 3D. The upcoming film will first receive a 3D theatrical release. It is to be noted that the usual release formats of the film remain unchanged. It will then become available on Meta’s VR glasses, which are scheduled to be launched in the spring of 2027.
Unveiled at Meta Connect 2026, the Meta VR glasses will feature a 5K Infinite Display, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and IMAX Enhanced technology. The glasses will weigh approximately 100 grams and offer an immersive viewing experience to their users. The partnership with Lionsgate is Meta’s first partnership with a Hollywood studio to convert a movie into 3D.
The conversion was completed in collaboration with the visual effects and animation studio DNEG. The partnership will allow viewers to first experience the film in cinemas in 3D and then later watch it in 3D from home through Meta’s VR glasses. Other Lionsgate films will be made available on the VR glasses as well, but details about them are yet to be released.
Most Hollywood studios have refused to work with AI or companies that heavily incorporate AI in their technology. Lionsgate, however, has been more open regarding using AI in entertainment. Two years ago, the studio partnered with AI research company Runway to develop tools that could help filmmakers and creative teams enhance their work.
In June 2026, Lionsgate also acquired an equity stake in Runway, with plans to use its film and television library to develop an AI-generated short-form series. This partnership between the studio and Meta adds another layer to Lionsgate’s relationship with AI companies. It remains to be seen how the company will use AI in its future projects and whether the partnership will be a success with fans.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is a prequel to The Hunger Games film trilogy. It follows Haymitch Abernathy (played by Joseph Zada) during the second Quarter Quell, as he and the other tributes fight for their lives in the arena. However, this time, as with the 50th Games’ Quarter Quell twist, double the number of tributes is selected for the Hunger Games.
The film’s screenplay is It is produced by Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, and Francis Lawrence. Color Force is the production company behind the film, and Lionsgate is the distributor
Sunrise on the Reaping will be released in theaters on November 20, 2026 in the United States.
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