- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before the first film.
- It introduces us to the young Haymitch, who is forced to participate in the 50th Hunger Games.
- The film will be released in the United States and Canada on November 20, 2026.
The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins announced in 2024 that she will publish her new title in the franchise called ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ on March 18, 2025. Lionsgate didn’t take much time to greenlight its live-action adaptation following this exciting news. The legendary director Francis Lawrence is tackling the direction with the first film’s screenwriter, Billy Ray, handling the scripts. For the unacquainted, the 2026 film is the prequel to the original installments. So, if you’re a Hunger Games fanatic, here’s everything you should know about The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping.
What Is The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping Release Date?
The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping will be released on November 20, 2026, in the United States and Canada. The filming for the much-awaited prequel started in July 2025 in Spain and was wrapped up in November 2025. So, the editors and those involved in the post-production process have enough time to make it a visually appealing chapter to grab the attention of every fan who has been waiting for the film to arrive on the big screens for a long period.
Is There a Trailer for The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping?
Yes, Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping has an official trailer that was released in November 2025, and it has accumulated over 4.8 million viewership to date. The comment section of the trailer is filled with fans asking to release the movie as soon as possible.
In the trailer, we see tension in the atmosphere as the reaping ceremony takes place in Panem. We also get introduced to a young Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, and every other crucial character of this installment. Although nothing major is revealed in the trailer, the harsh visual tone hints at the chaos the prequel will bring to the table.
Who Is in the Cast of Sunrise on the Reaping?
First of all, Joseph Zada replaces Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Below, we have provided a list of Sunrise on the Reaping cast members along with the characters they are playing in the movie
- Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow
- Molly McCann as Louella McCoy
- Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner
- Iona Bell as Lou Lou
- Jhaleil Swaby as Panache Barker
- Percy Daggs IV as Ampert Latier
- Laura Marcus as Silka Sharp
- Rada Rae as Wellie
- Sky Frances as Maritte
- Tatyana Muzondo as Ringina
- Salimou Thiam as Clayton
- Alina Reid as Kerna
- John Doeble as Buck
- Kaine Buffonge as Hull
- Maya Hawke as Wiress
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier
- Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan
Recent reports state that the original duo, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), will join the cast in the film. They will basically appear in a bonus scene where both of them will be seen listening to the early Hunger Games from their mentor, Haymitch.
What Is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping About?
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will take us 24 years back to the time when the 50th Hunger Games also called the Second Quarter Quell takes place. It occurs every 25 years with a new brutal rule that shakes up the entire world of Panem. This time, the districts must send twice the number of tributes sent in the previous games to face death and try harder to dodge it.
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