New Faces Emerge at Sunrise in The Hunger Games
As the story unfolds, viewers will be introduced to a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy in the arena, and the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games will set the stage for a thrilling adventure. With its richly detailed world and complex characters, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Ben Wang and Maya Hawke have joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the bestselling series by Suzanne Collins, set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's time and following the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games.
The film, scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, has already broken records with 1.5 million copies sold in its first week. Wang will play the role of Wyatt, while Hawke will portray Wiress, a former Hunger Games champion-turned-District 12 mentor. The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, who has directed every Hunger Games installment since 2012's Catching Fire.
The cast also includes Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Lili Taylor, with Ralph Fiennes playing the role of President Snow. This will be the third time the character has been portrayed, following Donald Sutherland and Tom Blyth. The film is an adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel and offers a fresh perspective on the Hunger Games universe.
With its talented cast and experienced director, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is expected to be a thrilling addition to the franchise. As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience the Hunger Games in a new and exciting way, with the sunrise of a new era in Panem.