Overview

• Joseph Zada will star as Haymitch Abernathy, with Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird and McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner in 'Sunrise on the Reaping.'
• The film adaptation is based on Suzanne Collins' bestselling prequel novel, which sold 1.5 million copies in its first week of release in March 2025.
• Set during the 50th Hunger Games, the story delves into Haymitch's origins and the events that shaped his character in the original series.
• The project reunites key franchise creatives, including director Francis Lawrence, screenwriter Billy Ray, and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.
• Scheduled for a November 20, 2026, release, the film continues the franchise's tradition of spotlighting emerging talent in lead roles.