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Are you, are you coming back to the tree? Hunger Games fans all the time had the chances of their favor, now that The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has hit shelves. Following the worldwide success of the Coriolanus Snow prequel novel and film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, writer Suzanne Collins and Lionsgate Motion Picture Group announced that a movie was in development.
After filming on Sunrise commenced in 2025, The Hollywood Reporter reported in December about original stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson‘s reprisal of their roles Katniss and Peeta, respectively.
Hollywood Life has rounded up all the main points you want to know in regards to the Sunrise on the Reaping book and movie.
What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?
The fifth book within the series takes place throughout the Second Quarter Quell, the fiftieth Hunger Games. Since fans were introduced to Katniss Everdeen throughout the 74th games, Sunrise on the Reaping takes place nearly 25 years before the Mockingjay changes Panem.
“The Second Quarter Quell is known and looms large over the history of the Games, even into the time of Katniss Everdeen a quarter-century later,” Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Like fans across the globe, we’re eagerly anticipating this exciting return to Panem.”
The story follows 16-year-old Haymitch, who lives in District Twelve together with his mother and little brother. After Haymitch is suddenly taken as a tribute for the fiftieth Hunger Games, readers find out how his traumatic past followed him into the long run as an alcoholic.
When Will the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Movie Premiere?
Directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, the film is about to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.
When Does ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Book Come Out?
Just Announced: A NEW Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins coming March 18, 2025! Pre-Order today! #TheHungerGames pic.twitter.com/Se7LdU8atv
— Scholastic (@Scholastic) June 6, 2024
The book hit shelves on March 18, 2025.
Who Is within the ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Solid?
The forged of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is led by Australian actor Joseph Zada, who stars as a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy in his breakout Hollywood role. Joining him is Gossip Girl and Hocus Pocus 2 star Whitney Peak, who plays Lenore Dove Baird, Haymitch’s girlfriend and fellow tribute from District 12.
Mckenna Grace, known for her work in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Gifted, takes on the role of Maysilee Donner, one other District 12 tribute and Haymitch’s ally in the sector. Rounding out the forged is Jesse Plemons, the acclaimed Power of the Dog and Breaking Bad actor, who portrays Plutarch Heavensbee, a rising Capitol figure whose influence shapes the long run of Panem. Maya Hawke, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman‘s daughter, is playing Wiress.
Ralph Fiennes — known for taking part in iconic villains resembling Voldemort in Harry Potter — was forged within the role of 58-year-old President Snow.
Molly McCann will play Louella, and Iona Bell will portray Lou Lou. Kieran Culkin was forged within the role of Caesar Flickerman.
As previously noted, Jennifer and Josh are coming back as Katniss and Peeta, respectively! In response to The Hollywood Reporter, they’ll be in a “flash-forward scene,” which likely refers back to the epilogue of the book when Haymich bonds with the characters as they grow up.