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The 10 Best Virtual Reality Movies to Watch (2022)

Watch The ISS Experience, Baba Yaga, Ashes To Ashes, Wolves in the Walls, Vader Immortal, and more on Meta Quest, HTC Vive, and PS VR

By Robert Earl Wells III Published on October 18, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Watches & Wearables Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players Virtual reality movies put viewers in the middle of the action. Many VR movies include interactive elements while others offer passive viewing experiences, but you always have some control over what you see thanks to the 360-degree perspective.

Best Movies for Your VR Headset

Platforms that offer VR experiences include the Meta Quest (formerly Oculus) store, Steam, Viveport, the Playstation Store, and even YouTube. No matter what type of VR headset you own, you should be able to watch a few of these VR movies.
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A Day in the Life of an Astronaut Space Explorers - The ISS Experience

ISS National Lab Available for Meta Quest, Quest 2, and Meta Rift, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is the closest most of us will ever get to space. This VR experience was actually shot on the International Space Station by NASA astronauts. Over four episodes, you'll follow the crew through daily life in zero gravity and even get to see the vacuum of space close up on the first-ever spacewalk filmed in VR. Watch Space Explorers: The ISS Experience on Meta Quest 02 of 10

See the World Through Different Eyes Notes on Blindness

Arte.tv Ever wonder what it'd be like to lose your sense of sight? In 1983, writer John Hull detailed the deterioration of his vision on a series of audio cassettes. Notes on Blindness combines his recordings with animation to simulate going blind. It's a uniquely emotional experience that's only possible thanks to VR. Watch Notes on Blindness on Meta Quest Watch Notes on Blindness on iOS Watch Notes on Blindness on Android 03 of 10

Best Choose Your Own Adventure VR Movie for Kids Baba Yaga

Baobab Studios Baba Yaga is an interactive fairytale in which you, the viewer, are the main character. After a village chief falls ill, you must explore a forbidden forest that's home to a witch who has the cure. The whole experience is only about a half-hour long, but there are multiple possible endings depending on your decisions. An all-star voice cast includes Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, and Kate Winslet.
Watch Baba Yaga on Meta Quest 04 of 10

A View From Beyond Ashes To Ashes

Submarine Channel The loss of a patriarch tears a family apart in Ashes To Ashes, and you have a front-row seat to the chaos. Filmed from the perspective of the deceased inside an urn, all you can do is watch helplessly as the family drama unfolds. You can experience Ashes To Ashes through the VeeR app on your VR device. Download VeeR for Meta headsets Download VeeR for HTC Vive Download VeeR from Steam Download VeeR for iOS Download VeeR for Android 05 of 10

WWII in VR Save Every Breath - The Dunkirk VR Experience

DNEG Based on the award-winning World War II drama by director Christopher Nolan, Save Every Breath: The Dunkirk VR Experience takes viewers into the battlefield. The experience is split into three episodes from different perspectives (land, air, and sea). You can watch The Dunkirk VR Experience through the Viveport Video app. Watch The Dunkirk VR Experience on Meta Quest Watch The Dunkirk VR Experience on Steam Watch The Dunkirk VR Experience on HTC Vive 06 of 10

A Different Perspective on the Pandemic Inside COVID19

Inside COVID19 Inside COVID19 follows Dr. Josiah Child from the frontlines of the pandemic to the sidelines when the coronavirus comes to his home. Through immersive 3D animation, you'll learn about how the virus infects the body and get a first-person perspective as both a doctor and a patient. You can watch Inside COVID19 through the Meta Quest TV app. Watch Inside COVID19 on Meta Quest 07 of 10

Ascend to New Heights Alex Honnold - The Soloist VR

Jonathan Griffith Productions Professional rock climber Alex Honnold prefers to scale mountains alone, but you can tag along in VR as he explores the remotest peaks in Europe. This breathtaking experience isn't for the faint of heart. The Soloist VR is exclusive to Meta Quest TV. Watch Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR on Meta Quest 08 of 10

Big Bugs Up Close and Personal Micro Monsters With David Attenborough

Alchemy Immersive David Attenborough gives viewers a glance at the world under our feet. In Micro Monsters, you'll witness a duel between a scorpion and a centipede, travel through complex underground tunnels of ant megacities, and follow the life of a butterfly from caterpillar to adulthood. Watch Micro Monsters on Meta Quest TV 09 of 10

Spookiest Interactive Bedtime Story Wolves in the Walls

Fable Studio Inspired by Neil Gaiman's book of the same name, Wolves in the Walls puts you in the perspective of a little girl named Lucy who is convinced that wolves live within the walls of her family home. Can you help Lucy convince her parents that they are all in danger? Wolves in the Walls is intended for viewers ages 10 and up. Watch Wolves in the Walls on Meta Quest 10 of 10

Use the Force Vader Immortal - A Star Wars VR Series

Sony Vader Immortal blurs the line between movies and games in a way that's only possible in VR. As an apprentice of Darth Vader, you'll learn how to use the Force and wield a lightsaber, but you'll eventually have to choose between the light side and the dark side. The three-part experience amounts to a feature-length Star Wars film. Watch Vader Immortal on Meta Quest Watch Vader Immortal on PS VR Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How Meta's New VR Headset Could Read Your Face and Bring Privacy Risks The 10 Best Sports Movies to Watch Right Now Apple VR Headset: News, Rumors, and Expected Price, Release Date, and Specs Can You Watch Movies on Sony VR? Meta/Facebook's Bet on Virtual Reality The 10 Best 80s Movies to Watch Right Now How to Play Multiplayer on a Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 The 10 Best Movies of the 2010s to Watch Right Now How to Watch Star Wars Movies in Order on Disney+ The Best Kids Movies on Disney Plus (October 2022) The 10 Best Ways to Watch Movies With Friends Online What Is the Metaverse? The 10 Best 90s Movies to Watch Right Now How to Connect Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 to a PC Wirelessly The Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2022) Meta Quest Pro: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies