Discover seven VR movies featuring survival, investigation and unexpected bonds.
Virtual Reality (VR) movies add a new dimension to entertainment by immersing viewers in a fully-realized three-dimensional environment. The immersive experience can transport viewers to new and exciting worlds, allowing them to fully explore and interact with their surroundings. This adds interactivity and engagement that classic movies cannot match.
VR movies can also provide a heightened sense of immersion and realism, allowing viewers to feel like they are truly part of the story. Additionally, VR technology can allow for new and innovative storytelling techniques, such as 360-degree storytelling, which can provide a more immersive and engaging experience for viewers.
Here are top seven VR movies to add to your watchlist.
Avatar
Set in the future, this movie follows the story of a paralyzed marine sent to a distant planet to take part in a mission to mine for valuable resources. He eventually falls in love with the alien way of life, and is conflicted between remaining loyal to his human coworkers and his newfound alien pals.
The Matrix
A timeless science fiction film that investigates the nature of reality and what it means to be human. The tale's protagonist is a computer programmer who learns that the world he believed to be real is actually a computer simulation run by a collection of machines.
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Inception
This surreal thriller follows a group of skilled thieves who can break into people’s dreams and steal their secrets. Nevertheless, things quickly get out of hand when they’re hired to do an apparently impossible mission.
The Conjuring 2 (Enfield 360 Experience)
This horror film, which is based on a true incident, follows paranormal investigators as they attempt to aid a family whose London house is plagued by a malicious spirit. Viewers are completely immersed in the scary environment thanks to the VR experience.
The Martian
The Martian is a science fiction film about an astronaut left stranded on Mars after his crew believes he has died. He must use his expertise and ingenuity to survive until a rescue expedition can find him because he has little supplies and no method to contact Earth.
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Zootopia
In the animated comedy Zootopia, a dedicated bunny cop and a cunning fox con artist work together to solve a mystery in a city where predators and prey coexist together. The VR experience allows viewers to fully explore the vibrant and colorful world of Zootopia.
Life of Pi
This adventure drama follows a young Indian boy stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. As they journey across the ocean, the boy must learn to survive while also forming a bond with his unlikely companion.
Are all virtual reality movies supported by same VR headsets?
Avatar, The Matrix, Inception, The Conjuring 2 (Enfield 360 Experience), The Martian, Zootopia and Life of Pi are all movies that can be viewed in virtual reality. However, the specific VR headset that supports these movies will depend on the platform that they are available on. For example, Avatar and The Martian are available on the Oculus platform, which can be viewed on the Oculus Quest or the Oculus Rift VR headsets.
Inception can be viewed on the Google Daydream, while The Conjuring 2 (Enfield 360 Experience) can be viewed on the Samsung Gear VR. Zootopia and Life of Pi are available on the YouTube VR app, which can be accessed on various VR platforms, including the Oculus Quest and the HTC Vive.
