Film Series
3D in the 21st Century
The unprecedented resurgence of 3D in the last decade has expanded the visual and emotional possibilities of cinema in frequently wondrous—and sometimes divisive—new ways. At its best, the technology creates almost hallucinatory immersive landscapes and retina-dazzling surprises with an immediate visceral impact. From big-budget blockbusters to high-concept mind-benders by arthouse icons, this first-of-its-kind series surveys recent films that showcase the full range of stereoscopic cinema’s expressive potential.
Read more about the lineup in MUBI's special critical supplement to the series.

Filmed dance gets an innovative 3D update in this visually dazzling hip-hop musical.

Bieber is bigger than life in this slick monument to a pop culture sensation.

James Cameron’s epic super-spectacle creates a totally transportive alternate reality.

A groundbreaking 3D experiment by one of the greatest living auteurs.

Werner Herzog guides audiences on a mystical exploration of prehistoric cave painting.

Alfonso Cuarón’s epic space odyssey “shows us the glory of cinema’s future” (Time).

Neil Gaiman's dark-tinged fairy tale gets a visually stunning screen adaptation.

Ye Olde English epic gets a blockbuster makeover in this action spectacle.

The boy reporter chases down treasure in Spielberg’s adaptation of the comic book series.

Avant-garde visionary Ken Jacobs explores cinema’s perception-altering potential.

A choreographer mentors a group of scrappy street dancers in this Bollywood extravaganza.

An orphan unravels a cinematic mystery in Scorsese’s valentine to the moving image.

The pop star pinup’s effervescent personality powers this lavish concert documentary.

An ass-kicking heroine faces off against a nefarious corporation in this pulp joyride.

Dumas’ classic tale gets a giddy steampunk reworking complete with airborne battleships.

Johnny Knoxville and company unleash their gross-out stunts in high-definition 3D.

A bevy of frisky co-eds become fish food in this unabashed B-horror gorefest.

Wim Wenders revolutionizes dance on film in this tribute to choreographer Pina Bausch.

This harrowing film dramatizes the cockpit recordings from six planes that crashed.