Hollywood Life: Release Dates, Cast, and More
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Are you, are coming back to the branch? The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel novel to the Coriolanus Snow film The Hunger Games, was a worldwide success. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and author
Suzanne Collins announced that a movie would be made. Following the worldwide success of the Coriolanus Snow prequel novel and film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, author Suzanne Collins
and Lionsgate Motion Picture Group announced that a movie was in development.Hollywood Life
has rounded up all the details you need to know about the Sunrise on the Reaping book and movie.
What Is ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ About?
The fifth book in the series takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, the 50th Hunger Games. Sunrise on the Reaping is set 25 years after the Mockingjay, the 50th Hunger Games. “Like fans around the globe, we are eagerly anticipating this exciting return to Panem.”
Welcome to the Second Quarter Quell.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. pic.twitter.com/nuRcxtDZ7B
— The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 6, 2024
The story follows 16-year-old Haymitch, who lives in District Twelve with his mother and little brother. After Haymitch is suddenly taken as a tribute for the 50th Hunger Games, readers learn how his traumatic past followed him into the future as an alcoholic.
When Will the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Movie Premiere?
Directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, the film is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.
When Does ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Book Come Out?
Just Announced: A NEW Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins coming March 18, 2025! Pre-Order today! #TheHungerGames pic.twitter.com/Se7LdU8atv
— Scholastic (@Scholastic) June 6, 2024
The book hit shelves on March 18, 2025.
Who Is in the ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Cast?
The cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is led by Australian actor Joseph Zada, who stars as a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy in his breakout Hollywood role. The cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping includes Gossip Girls and Hocus Pocus 2, as well as Mckenna Grace who portrays Lenore Baird. She is Haymitch’s girl friend and a tribute from District 12 and Haymitch’s partner in the arena. Jesse Plemons
is the Breaking Bad and Power of the Dog actor who plays Plutarch heavensbee. He portrays a Capitol figure with a growing influence on the future of Panem. Maya, Ethan, and Uma’s daughter Maya, plays Wiress.Ralph, who is known for his iconic villain roles such as Voldemort from Harry Potter, was cast in role of President Snow, aged 58.Molly, played by Molly McCann, will play Louella. Iona, played by Iona Bell, will portray Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Lou Kieran Flickerman was played by Kieran Culkin.
