Overview

• Lionsgate confirmed at CinemaCon that Billy Ray, who co-wrote the original Hunger Games film, will pen the screenplay for the prequel adaptation.
• Francis Lawrence, director of four previous Hunger Games films, will return to helm the project, with Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson producing.
• The story explores Haymitch Abernathy’s experiences during the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell, and expands the franchise’s worldbuilding.
• A teaser logo unveiled at CinemaCon features a volcano and snake, key elements from the novel, heightening anticipation for the film.
• Casting is currently underway under strict secrecy, with filming scheduled to begin in July 2025 and a global release set for November 20, 2026.