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Are you, are you coming back to the tree? Hunger Games fans always had the odds in their favor, now that The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has hit shelves.
After filming on Sunrise commenced in2025,The Hollywood Reporter reported in December about original starsJennifer Lawrence andJosh Hutcherson‘s reprisal of their roles Katniss and Peeta, respectively.
Hollywood Life has rounded up all the details you need to know about theSunrise on the Reaping book and movie.
What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?
The fifth book in the series takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, the50th Hunger Games.
“The Second Quarter Quell is legendary and looms large over the history of the Games,” Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said, perThe Hollywood Reporter. “Like fans around the globe, we are eagerly anticipating this exciting return to Panem.”
The story follows16-year-old Haymitch, who lives in District Twelve with his mother and little brother.
When Will the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Movie Premiere?
Directed by franchise veteranFrancis Lawrence,the film is set to hit theaters on November20,2026.
When Does ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Book Come Out?
Just Announced: A NEW Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins coming March18,2025! Pre-order today!#TheHungerGamespic.twitter.com /Se7LdU8atv
— Scholastic (@Scholastic) June6,2024
The book hit shelves on March18,2025.
Who Is in the ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Cast?
The cast ofThe Hunger Games: Sunrise onthe Reaping is led by Australian actorJoseph Zada, who stars as a16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy in his breakout Hollywood role.
Mckenna Grace, known for her work inGhostbusters: Afterlife,The Handmaid’s Tale, andGifted, takes onthe role of Maysilee Donner.
Ralph Fiennes — known for playing iconic villains such as Voldemort inThe Hunger Games: Sunrise onthe Reaping.
Molly McCann will play Louella,andIona Bell will portray Lou Lou.Kieran Culkin was cast in therole of Caesar Flickerman.
As previously noted,Jenifer and Josh are coming back as Katniss and Peeta,respectively! According toThe Hollywood Reporter , they’ll be in a “flash-forward scene,” which likely refers to the epilogue ofthe book when Haymich bonds withthe characters as they grow up.
