MIAMI.- One of the most successful sagas in the history of cinema is about to open a new chapter. Liongstae officially premiered the first trailer of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the new installment that will be released in theaters globally at the end of 2026.
The movie It is based on the book of the same name from 2025. It takes place 24 years before the first installment and follows the young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada), selected to compete in the 50th Hunger Games.
“Since these Games are the second Quarter Quell, held every 25 years, each district of Panem must send double the amount of tribute to the capital. There, 48 children will fight to the death to win the Hunger Games,” explains the magazine. Variety.
The trailer is a first look at Zada in the role, which was originally played by Woody Harrelson in the original film series.
Cast and release date
The cast also features Elle Fanning playing a young version of Effie Trinket, a role originally played by Elizabeth Banks.
On the other hand, Ralph Fiennes plays President Coriolanus Snow, a character played by Donald Sutherland in the original films and Tom Blyth in the prequel. Ballad of songbirds and snakes.
Kieran Culkin plays Caesar Flickerman, the television host of The Hunger Games, a role played by Stanley Tucci in the original films. Jesse Plemons plays a young version of Plutarch Heavensbee, a character played by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Sunrise on the Reaping is directed by Francis Lawrence, with a script by Billy Ray. Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobson return as producers.
The film hits the big screen on November 20, 2026.
