Overview
- Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning join the cast of 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' portraying younger versions of Caesar Flickerman and Effie Trinket, respectively.
- The film, set for a November 20, 2026 release, will explore Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell.
- Joseph Zada stars as young Haymitch, with a supporting cast featuring Whitney Peak, McKenna Grace, Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, and Maya Hawke.
- Lionsgate has launched an open casting call for fans to audition for a non-speaking tribute role, with submissions accepted through social media until June 6, 2025.
- The original 'Hunger Games' films will stream on HBO Max starting June 1, 2025, allowing fans to revisit the franchise ahead of the prequel's release.