The debut trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has been unveiled, offering fans their first glimpse at the prequel scheduled for release on November 20, 2026. Set 24 years before the original Hunger Games, this film revisits the turbulent world of Panem during the morning of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed four previous entries in the series, Sunrise on the Reaping is based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel of the same name.

In this film, each district must send two boys and two girls as tributes, totaling 48 contestants, to the Capitol as a reminder of the rebellion's cost. The trailer features notable characters including a young Haymitch Abernathy portrayed by Joseph Zada and Effie Trinket played by Elle Fanning. Additionally, Ralph Fiennes takes on the role of President Coriolanus Snow and Jesse Plemons appears as a younger version of Plutarch Heavensbee, a character originally played by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

What is the premise of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping takes place in Panem during the Second Quarter Quell, where 48 tributes are selected to remind citizens of the consequences of rebellion.

This upcoming prequel expands on the mythology of The Hunger Games series, which first gained prominence with the release of the original trilogy featuring Jennifer Lawrence. The franchise has captivated audiences with its compelling themes of survival, political intrigue, and the struggle against authoritarianism, making Sunrise on the Reaping a highly anticipated extension of the established narrative.