Lionsgate has released the first teaser for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The footage introduces Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy. The film is scheduled for a global release on November 20, 2026.
This prequel returns to the dystopian world of Panem a generation before Katniss Everdeen. It focuses on the 50th Hunger Games, a brutal event known as the Second Quarter Quell.
The newly released teaser trailer shows Haymitch Abernathy on the morning of the reaping. Joseph Zada's character is seen preparing for the deadly competition. He states, "I think these games are gonna be different," hinting at the unique challenges ahead.
This film adapts Suzanne Collins' latest bestselling novel. According to reports from industry sources like Reuters, the story explores Haymitch's original victory. His win set the stage for his later role as a mentor in the original series.
Director Francis Lawrence returns to helm this new chapter. The production brings back a key creative team from the previous films. This ensures continuity with the beloved franchise that grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide.
The star-studded cast adds major firepower to the prequel. Ralph Fiennes reprises his role as the ruthless President Snow. They are joined by Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, and Elle Fanning in significant new roles.