Meta announced on November 2, 2026 a partnership with Lionsgate to release “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” in theatrical 3D — the first time Meta has partnered with a Hollywood studio to convert a feature film into 3D for its theatrical release. Deadline first reported the deal.
The conversion was completed with director Francis Lawrence and Oscar-winning VFX house DNEG. Per Meta’s official announcement, the theatrical release is set for November 20, 2026, and advance tickets for the 3D theatrical release are already on sale.
After the theatrical run, the 3D version will be available on Meta’s upcoming VR Glasses, launching in spring 2027 with a 5K “Infinite Display,” Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and IMAX Enhanced support. Lionsgate says more of its titles will follow into the format.
The film is the “Hunger Games” prequel based on Suzanne Collins’ novel — Haymitch’s story, set 24 years before the original trilogy. It stars Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy, with Ben Wang as District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow.
The Meta partnership signals a new front in the studio-streamer-technology race: tech giants are no longer content to wait for movies — they are now helping bring them to the big screen.
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