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Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping explores the dystopian world of Panem 24 years prior to Katniss Everdeen’s story. This prequel focuses on the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell, unveiling the origins of crucial events and traditions in the series.

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Release Date
November 20, 2026
Director
Francis Lawrence
Writers
Billy Ray
Producers
Brad Simpson
  • Cast Placeholder Image
    Joseph Zada
    Haymitch Abernathy
  • Headshot Of Whitney Peak
    Whitney Peak
    Lenore Dove Baird
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    Mckenna Grace
    Maysilee Donner
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    Plutarch Heavensbee

Producers
Brad Simpson
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