‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer: It’s Time to Return to the World of Panem

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Lionsgate has released an official trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The upcoming prequel film will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games.

Joseph Zada leads the ensemble cast for Sunrise on the Reaping as Haymitch Abernathy. Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ralph Fiennes, and Glenn Close appear in supporting roles.

Plot Synopsis:

Taking place 24 years before the first film, a young Haymitch Abernathy is selected to compete in the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, which occurs every 25 years with a twist to the rules. For the 50th Hunger Games, each district of Panem must send twice the number of tributes to the Capitol, who will fight to the death in said Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theaters on November 20, 2026.

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