About The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20, 2026 — the fifth film in the franchise and a prequel set 24 years before the original trilogy. The countdown above tracks the days until release. It adapts Suzanne Collins' 2025 bestselling novel of the same name, returning director Francis Lawrence to Panem.
The story follows a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy — the future mentor of Katniss Everdeen — as he is reaped into the 50th Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell, in which twice as many tributes fight to the death. Joseph Zada stars as the young Haymitch, with Ralph Fiennes as President Snow and a cast that includes Glenn Close and Kieran Culkin.
Sunrise on the Reaping reunites much of the creative team behind the previous prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and lands in the prime late-November release window that powered the original films to over $3 billion worldwide. Add this countdown to your own page, or browse our movies group for more.
FAQ
When does Sunrise on the Reaping come out?
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping releases in theaters on November 20, 2026 — the countdown above shows the time remaining.
What is Sunrise on the Reaping about?
It follows a young Haymitch Abernathy reaped into the 50th Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell, 24 years before Katniss' story.
Who stars in the new Hunger Games movie?
Joseph Zada plays young Haymitch, with Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, plus Glenn Close and Kieran Culkin; Francis Lawrence directs.
Is it based on a book?
Yes — Suzanne Collins' novel Sunrise on the Reaping, published in March 2025, the second Hunger Games prequel.