Overview

• Billy Ray, who adapted the first Hunger Games film, has been confirmed as the screenwriter for the prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping.'
• Directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, the film is set for a global release on November 20, 2026, with filming scheduled to begin in July 2025.
• The animated logo for the film was revealed during Lionsgate's presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 1, 2025.
• The story focuses on Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the 50th Hunger Games, providing critical backstory for the beloved character from the original series.
• The prequel novel, released on March 18, 2025, has achieved record-breaking sales, with 1.5 million copies sold in its first week.