The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has announced its full ensemble cast, joining returning stars Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen) and Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) for flash-forward sequences. New additions include Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, and more, ahead of the film's November 20, 2026 release.
Casting Expansion
Following the confirmation of Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson's return as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in flash-forwards, Lionsgate has revealed the complete cast for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The prequel centers on the 50th Hunger Games (Second Quarter Quell) and young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) from District 12, 24 years before the original trilogy.
Joining them are Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Glenn Close, McKenna Grace, Maya Hawke, and Whitney Peak, promising a star-studded ensemble.
Production Team
Directed by Francis Lawrence, the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel features a script by Billy Ray. Producers include Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and Cameron MacConomy. This builds on the franchise's success, including the recent prequel The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Release Outlook
Slated for theaters on November 20, 2026, the film aims to bridge the prequel era with the original storyline through the returning characters, exciting longtime fans.
