Directed by Francis Lawrenceand written by Billy Ray, this action-adventure film stars Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and Mckenna Grace, alongside Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, and Glenn Close. The film is based on the novel by Suzanne Collins and will be released in theaters in France on November 25, 2026.
The story follows the 50th Hunger Games, marked by the second Quarter Quell, when Panem imposes an expanded draw. Haymitch Abernathy, a young resident of District 12, finds himself drawn into an arena designed to test the tributes. Every choice becomes essential for his survival.
The film traces Haymitch's beginnings in a competition modified by the Capitol. The workings of power and tensions between districts take center stage in this adaptation of the novel published in 2025.
The project is produced by Lionsgate and adapted from Suzanne Collins' novel released in March 2025, according to the publisher. Francis Lawrence returns to the universe he created with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, released in 2023. The film features established actors such as Ralph Fiennes and Glenn Close, known respectively for their roles in international franchises and award-winning dramas. Jesse Plemons and Maya Hawke also join the cast.
The film adopts a tone of survival and arena combat, with a focus on alliances, strategy, and political pressure. The target audience includes viewers interested in dystopia, coming-of-age stories, and franchises centered on characters' resistance to institutions.
Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Film | 2026
In theaters November 25, 2026
Action | Running time: n/a
By Francis Lawrence | Starring Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace
Original title: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nationality: United States
This prequel looks back at Haymitch's youth and a significant episode in the history of Panem.
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