Overview
- Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning are the latest additions to the cast, with Culkin playing Caesar Flickerman, a role originated by Stanley Tucci.
- Joseph Zada stars as Haymitch Abernathy, joined by Whitney Peak, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Maya Hawke, and others in pivotal roles.
- The prequel, directed by returning filmmaker Francis Lawrence, will begin filming in June 2024 and is based on Suzanne Collins's latest novel released in March 2025.
- Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's saga, the story focuses on Haymitch's traumatic victory in the 50th Hunger Games, where the tribute pool was doubled to 48 contestants.
- The original Hunger Games films will debut on HBO Max on June 1, 2025, aiming to reignite interest in the franchise ahead of the prequel's release.