Lionsgate and Meta Team for Sunrise on the Reaping 3D Release
Lionsgate and Meta today announced an innovative partnership to bring The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping to audiences in 3D, marking the first time Meta has partnered with a Hollywood studio to convert a feature film into 3D to support its theatrical release.
Director Francis Lawrence, who has directed the last five Hunger Games films, adapted the film for 3D. The 3D conversion was completed in collaboration with DNEG, the Academy Award-winning visual effects and animation studio, whose Stereo team has been a leader in 3D conversion for more than 15 years.
Advance tickets are now on sale for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in 3D, which arrives in theaters nationwide on November 20th. Following its theatrical release, the film will also be available in 3D on Meta VR Glasses when they hit the shelves in spring 2027.
Unveiled at Meta Connect 2026, Meta VR Glasses are Meta’s most advanced VR device yet. They feature a 5K Infinite Display, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and IMAX Enhanced, all in a pair of VR Glasses that weigh about 100 grams, bringing the scale and immersion of the big screen to fans,
The collaboration brings together one of the world’s leading technology companies with one of Lionsgate’s most valuable global franchises. Based on the best-selling books by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games has generated more than $3.3 billion at the global box office across five films and has continued to expand, with a major stage production in London and a theme park attraction in Dubai.
“From the beginning, we wanted The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping to feel visceral and immersive, pulling audiences deep into Haymitch’s experience,” said Francis Lawrence. “Adapting the film for 3D gave us another creative tool to bring audiences even closer to his perspective. I’m excited for people to see the film on the big screen and ultimately experience it in an entirely new way on Meta’s VR glasses.”
“As we continue to explore new ways for audiences to experience The Hunger Games, we’re thrilled to partner with Meta on this first-of-its-kind collaboration,” said Jim Packer, Chief Revenue Officer, Lionsgate.
“Francis Lawrence has created an incredible 3D experience for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and we’re excited for audiences to experience it in theaters and then on Meta VR Glasses. This is a compelling example of how technology can transform existing formats to create fresh, new experiences.”
“With our upcoming VR Glasses, we’re proud to create premium entertainment the way it’s meant to be felt, and Lionsgate is an ideal partner because of the artistic strength and global appeal of its franchises,” said Sarah Malkin, Head of Entertainment for Meta’s Reality Labs.
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is exactly the kind of cinematic experience that will be phenomenal in theaters, and also showcases what this technology makes possible at home. We’re delighted to work with Lionsgate and Francis Lawrence to bring the film in 3D to audiences around the world.”
