The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Step back into the arena—long before Katniss ever raised her bow.

The first trailer for the awkwardly titled, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has arrived, and it’s already setting the stage for a darker, more dangerous chapter in Panem’s history.

"THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell."


Alongside the trailer, you can now explore the official poster and a batch of newly released images that tease the tension, spectacle, and political unrest to come.

Set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, the story begins on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games—the infamous Second Quarter Quell. With the chilling tagline, “ALL MACHINES CAN BE BROKEN,” the film hints at rebellion simmering beneath the Capitol’s control.The film will be released in theaters on November 20, 2026.

Directed by Francis Lawrence and based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, this is one trailer you've been waiting for. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping stars Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, and more.

Here's a look at the first trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping:

 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

“Promise me you will come back"

Synopsis: THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
Release Date: November 20, 2026
Director: Francis Lawrence
Writer: Billy Ray
Cast: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, and more

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping