Meta Quest headset owners in the U.S. can now access a new world of entertainment. The official Disney+ app has launched on the platform, bringing its massive library of movies and shows directly into virtual reality. This move is part of a significant upgrade to how Quest handles entertainment. Users can now watch their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars content within the immersive Horizon TV hub, complete with enhanced picture and sound.
Disney+ brings its magic to virtual reality
You can now stream Disney+ on Quest headsets that work with it. At its annual Connect event, Meta first talked about this partnership. Now, the app is available for people in the US. It works directly with the new Horizon TV interface, which makes it easier to stream video on the device.
Subscribers can watch in high quality. The app works with high-quality formats like Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby Vision 4K HDR. There are more than 100 Disney+ movies and TV shows available in 4K UHD. Premium subscribers can also enjoy immersive Atmos audio. Some Marvel and Pixar movies also use IMAX’s wider aspect ratio to make them feel more like movies.
Currently, only Quest users in the U.S. who have the most recent version of Horizon OS can use the Disney+ app. But Meta has confirmed that the streaming platform will soon be available in other countries, indicating it plans to expand globally.
This integration is a big step forward for VR as a way to have fun. Meta is making its devices much more useful for watching media by adding top-tier services like Disney+. It changes the headset from a gaming device to a personal movie theater.
In short, the launch of Disney+ on Quest headsets is a big deal for virtual reality entertainment. It gives fans a fantastic way to dive into their favorite stories, making the Quest a more useful device for everyone in the family.
