‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ First Details
The next installment in the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise will tackle the newly released ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ novel.
It was first announced in June of last year that Sunrise on the Reaping would be the next novel in the acclaimed Hunger Games book franchise. Alongside that reveal, it was also confirmed that the story would be adapted to the big screen as the next installment of the dystopian-themed juggernaut franchise. This week at CinemaCon, Lionsgate gave us some first details on the film.
What is Sunrise on the Reaping about?
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson in the original quadrilogy) as he is forced to compete in the 50th Hunger Games. The novel only released a few weeks ago, so we won’t spill any more details here for those who may not be entirely up to speed.
What do we know about the film?
The film has been revealed to be currently in the casting stages, with production set to begin in July. Mainstay of the franchise, Francis Lawrence, is also set to direct the adaptation, having previously directed all but the first Hunger Games film. On the writer’s side, Billy Ray, who wrote on the only film not directed by Lawrence, is set to write the film. This marks the first collaboration of the two, exciting fans across the board.
A release date was also revealed alongside a new logo for Sunrise on the Reaping. The film will hit theaters on November 20th, 2026. You can see the reveal below:
It goes without saying that Hunger Games is one of the most valuable assets in Lionsgate’s arsenal. The franchise has grossed over $3 Billion for the studio, with the previous prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes starring Rachel Zegler, making $336M itself back in 2023.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay from Billy Ray. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Suzanne Collins. In theaters November 20th, 2026.
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