Watch Trailer: HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING

Get ready to return to the world of Panem with a brand new Hunger Games movie! This time, the story focuses on Haymitch Abernathy, a fan-favorite character from the original series. Following the success of Suzanne Collins’ prequel novel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the story is coming to the big screen. While many hoped Woody Harrelson would reprise his role as a younger Haymitch, a new cast will be taking on these beloved characters. This includes Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, and Joseph Zada as Haymitch himself, following the passing of Donald Sutherland and Philip Seymour Hoffman. You can now see them in action in the trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Is Here

The Hunger Games always come with a cost, and the trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping makes that clear. Following the grim origins shown in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, this new film jumps ahead to the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. This time, twice the usual number of tributes are chosen, highlighting President Snow’s cruel and controlling reign over Panem. Expect tension between Snow and Haymitch Abernathy, and keep an eye out for potential links to the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Or, if you prefer, you can find those connections in the book!

We were impressed that the trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping shows the tributes as young children. This choice effectively highlights how cruel and unjust the games are.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Synopsis

Alongside this trailer, we received the official synopsis for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. It shares, “THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING revisits the world of Panem and follows young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

First Look at Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping gives us our first look at Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, a role originally and brilliantly played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman truly embodied the character’s cunning and darkly humorous nature. However, Jesse Plemons is an actor with exceptional talent, making him a perfect fit for the part. We were excited about his casting when it was first announced, and the new trailer confirms that he’s going to be fantastic as Plutarch Heavensbee.

First Look at Ralph Feinnes as President Snow in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping reveals Ralph Fiennes as the new President Snow, taking over the role after Donald Sutherland’s passing. Fiennes seems perfect for the part, and fans can expect him to deliver a convincingly intimidating performance, just like his predecessor.

When Will the New Hunger Games Movie Release?

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping movie will be release on November 20, 2026.  

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2025-11-20 18:03