Two dimensional experiences are something that may be phased out sooner than later with the continual creation and improvement of virtual reality entertainment. Although this is still a burgeoning industry, the strides that have been taken recently are exciting. Virtual reality entertainment grants a more immersive experience that fleshes out movies, video games, art installations and more in ways that can often only be captured in real life.
Yet through virtual reality entertainment, people are able to delve in and out of fantasy in ways that make the experience even more rich and exciting. As the technology increases in sophistication and scope, it will be adopted in even more interesting ways. The only stipulation will be that other technology keep up with virtual reality entertainment in order for people to readily adopt it.
37 Examples of Virtual Reality Entertainment
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
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Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
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Immersive Virtual Reality Installations
'The Origin of the World' was Created by Miguel Chevalier
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Augmented Reality Drumsticks
Muzik's Smart Drum Sticks Sync to the Audio Brand's Headphones
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Augmented LEGO Sets
LEGO Fusion Blends Technology with Iconic Building Blocks
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Augmented Reality Scenery
Touch the Train Window Makes Images Seem Real to Cure Commute Boredom
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Full-Body Virtual Gaming (UPDATE)
The CES 2014 Virtuix Omni Debut Displays a Sleeker Design
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Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
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Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games
'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Simulated Northern Light Shows
This Virtual Reality Light Show Replicates the Aurora Borealis
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Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Virtual Reality Concerts
Visualise's 360-Degree Virtual Concert is Headlined by Kasabian
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AR Coloring Book Apps
The Chromville Augmented Reality Learning App Brings Drawings to Life
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Augmented Reality TVs
The InAir App Will Bring Layers of Content Between the TV and Viewer
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Immersive Journalism Experiences
This Oculus Rift Experience Lets You Step Right into a News Story
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Augmented Toy Apps
LEGO X Adds a High-Tech Element to Building Block Play
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Augmented Reality Fantasy Experiences
The Game of Thrones Oculus Rift Experience is Thrilling
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Virtual Reality Controllers
These Motion Tracking Stem Controllers Will Revolutionize Gaming
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Virtual Reality Movie Trailers
Google Glass Preview Will Let Users See Trailers Wherever They Are
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Virtual Reality Arcade Games
A Chuck E Cheese Birthday Game Will Now Be Offered in Oculus Rift
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
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Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
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Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
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Video Game-Specialized Treadmills
This Virtual Reality Treadmill Should Be Part of Any Game Room
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Affordable Motion-Control Guns
Trinity Magnum by TrinityVR Makes Gaming More Immersive
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Virtual Reality Kid's Parties
Chuck E Cheese is Bringing the Oculus Rift into Parties
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App-Controlled Smart Toys
The Sphero 2.0 is a New Concept in Augmented Reality Toys
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Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
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VR Video Platforms
'vcemo' is a Video Platform Devoted to Streaming Virtual Reality Content
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Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
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Movement-Translating Gaming Rigs
The Cyberith Virtualizer Lets Gamers Walk, Run, Jump and Crouch
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Limited Gaming Eyewear
Viture × Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Appear as a Limited Anniversary Release
Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses
The Xynavo Lightweight AR Glasses Offer a 70-Degree Field of View
Entertainment Franchise Revivals
Disney Unveiled TRON Sequel Trailer for Anticipated Continuation
Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets
Pimax Debuts Three New Models at CES 2026
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
Small-Space VR Platforms
Snack VR Operates in Just Five Square Meters
Spacefaring VR Adventure Games
'Star Wars: Beyond Victory' is Coming Soon to VR Headsets
VR Creation Platforms
Chop Reality Lets Users Create and Share Personalized VR Worlds Easily
Extended Reality Glasses
The XREAL AURA Spatial Computing Glasses Offer Up to Five Virtual Screens
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Augmented Reality Glasses
Snap Specs Combine Immersive Displays with Standalone Smart Eyewear
Console VR Simulations
Microsoft Flight Simulator Expands VR Gameplay to PlayStation 5
Immersive XR Board Games
SPORTRACK is Powered by AI and Physical Learning
Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
The 'Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue' Comes to Canada
Moon Scanner AR Lenses
Xbox and Snapchat Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Augmented Reality Lens
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Ai-Generated Visual Streaming
Netflix Debuts Fully AI VFX in the Eternaut Collapse Scene
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
AR Documentary Series
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Links Content with QR Codes
Interactive Holographic Companions
Imagix is a A First-of-Its-Kind Friend for Kids
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Mixed Reality Headsets
The vivo Vision Discovery Edition is Cutting Edge and Immersive
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Mixed Reality Headset Prototypes
Play for Dream Technology Presents Its Play for Dream MR Headset
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Ai Hologram Companions
AnimaView Turns a Single Photo into an Interactive Ai Hologram
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
AR Cinema Glasses
Xreal 1s Glasses Expand the One Series Ar Ecosystem with 1200p Optics
Virtual Fashion Studios
CostumePlay AI Lets You Try On Clothes Virtually And Explore Styles
AI-Packed Smart Glasses
The RayNeo X3 Pro AR Glasses Offer Immersive Viewing Experiences
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Virtual Live-TV Experiences
DIRECTV Launches Its DIRECTV on Meta Quest Viewing
Interdimensional Gaming Experiences
Alienware x Twitch Transform Grand Central Terminal
AI-Powered Fantasy Video Generators
'Realized Fantasy' Puts Partners into Cinematic Experiences
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Virtual Clothing Tools
Virtual Try On Generates Realistic Clothing Images For Marketing And Social
AI Sandbox Simulations
Fenris Creations Partners with Google DeepMind on Virtual World AI Research
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Exhilarating Entertainment Venues
Netflix House Unveiled Features for Philadelphia and Dallas
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
High-Fidelity Space Voyages
Interstellar Arc is an Immersive Space Exploration Experience
AI Companion Holograms
Project AVA Introduces a 3d Holographic AI Companion System
Interactive Storytelling Platforms
Neverending Stories Lets Users Explore AI-Driven Adventures
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Transitional Display Technologies
LeiaSR™ Delivers a Significant Advancement in Display Technology
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
AR Astronomy Tools
Space Gate Delivers An Immersive AR Astronomy Experience
AR-Powered Library Experiences
Snap and LePub Partner with National Library Board of Singapore
Virtual Fitting Mirror Systems
Ovme Smart Mirror System Lets You See, Feel, and Fit Outfits
Swiss-Engineered Virtual Presentation Systems
The ShowCase Caters to the Needs of Luxury Brands
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
AI-Enhanced World Models
Runway Unveils GWM-1 World Model For Physical Simulation
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Video-Centric World Models
Runway Launches Its First World Model
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Holographic Golf Presentations
PXG Uses Live Hologram To Connect CEO With PGA Show
Interactive Digital Humans
Beyond Presence Enables Real-Time Humanlike Video Agents at Scale
Immersive Pediatric Imaging
Philips and Disney Create Child-Friendly MRI Experiences
Wearable Olfactory VR Modules
Institute of Science Tokyo Introduced Scent Headset Prototype
Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts
IMMERSION VR Concert Film Brings Fans Virtually on Stage
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
AR Virtual Space Hangouts
Meta Hyperscape Capture Now Supports Communal Hangouts Anywhere
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Sensorially Immersive Art Experiences
teamLab Presents the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Universe
Immersive Impressionist Experiences
Exhibition Hub Debuts Claude Monet: the Immersive Experience
3D Holographic Game Experiences
VividQ Launched a New Modern Warfare 2 3D Experience
Shared Reality Entertainment
Sony Pictures invests in Cosm to expand Shared Reality entertainment
Immersive Spherical Arenas
Sphere Entertainment Plans East Coast Geodesic Dome Venue
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Immersive Museum Exhibitions
The Football is Freedom Alters Football into an Interactive Museum
AI-Powered Home Staging Tools
Zillow Virtual Staging Helps Home Shoppers Imagine the Potential
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Horror-Themed VR Worlds
Blumhouse is Creating the 'Horrorverse' for Meta Quest 3
AI Game Art
AI Image Generation Helps Developers Create 2D, 3D, And 3D Models
Real-Time 3D Engines
Unity Enables 2D, 3D, VR & AR Project Development Across Industries
Artistic Museum Simulators
Two Point Museum Added Emotion-Driven Art Curation Gameplay
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Immersive Blood Donation
Samsung and Abbott Use Galaxy XR to Create Calming Donor Experiences.
Celebratory VR Promotions
Zero Latency VR is an Expert in Free-Roam Virtual Reality Entertainment
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Heveya® and Theatre of Digital Art Partner on a New Experience
Technology-Fusing Laboratory Spaces
WindsorPatania Architects Designs the XR Lab
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Social Media Simulators
PocketFans Creates Realistic Viral TikTok Live Simulations With AI
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Groundbreaking LED Panel Technologies
CineCity Studios & GLRT Improve Virtual Production Workflows
Large-Format Cinematic Experiences
Barco and Vue Partnered for a Premium Large-Format Experience
VR Rail Carriages
The St Vincent’s Express Takes Senior Care Residents to 10 Countries
Multiverse Research Platforms
Multiverse Theory Explores The Possibility Of Multiple Universes
Interactive AI Headsets
The Samsung Galaxy XR Runs the Android XR Platform
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Handheld 3D Gaming Consoles
The abxylute 3D One Doesn't Requires Glasses for 3D Visuals
Interactive Virtual Train Tours
Ocean3D Partners with Lumo Trains on an Interactive Virtual Tour
Prescriptive VR Therapy Platforms
VA Rolls Out Mynd Immersive MyndXR Across 45 Centers
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Real-Time Skin Visualization Features
Revieve LiveAR Offers Real-Time Skin Visualization
Educational VR Florist Programs
The Texas State Florists' Association Debuts a Unique VR Program
Browser-Based Flight Simulation
Google Earth introduces an experimental browser flight simulator
Digital Expo Exhibitions
After Utopia by Marco Brambilla is Large Scale Video Installation
AI 3D Conversion Tools
Sony Uses AI to Turn 2D Visuals into 3D
Immersive Dance Analysis
Cornell’s DanXeReflect Uses XR Avatars to Help Dancers Refine Movement
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Screen Time Management
Realverse Helps Families Balance Screen Time With Real-World Living
Hybrid Entertainment Venues
Playdium Vaughan Blends Arcade Games, AR Attractions and Event Spaces
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Web-Based VR Games
Slice of Music Delivers an Interactive Rhythm Game for Apple Vision Pro
Portable XR Screens
RayNeo Air 3s Pro — Affordable 201‑Inch Virtual Display
Digital Urban Replica Systems
RealityMaps Serves Governments, Urban Planners, and Developers
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Emotionally Aware AI Avatars
Gemini Audio Powers Real-Time Voice Interactions
Creative Imaging Tools
Pic 2 Planet Turns Everyday Photos Into Lifelike Planet Creations
Game Engine-Enhance Theme Parks
Disney is Upgrading Smuggler's Run Ride to Unreal Engine 5
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Digital Avatar Platforms
Clones Video Creates AI Videos With Digital Avatars And Voice Replication
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Digital Image Enhancement Technologies
Leia Inc. Launches the User-Friendly Immersity 4.0
Virtual Event Platforms
Evvve Turns Ideas Into Global Events And Communities In One Place
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Franchise Expansion Attractions
Miral and Warner Bros. World Add New DC-Themed Ride Experiences
Analog Photo Simulators
Vint Brings Legendary Film Stocks To Life In Real-Time For Photographers
AI 3D Game Creations
Exists Lets Anyone Create Multiplayer 3D Worlds Using Simple Text Prompts