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All five Hunger Games films will return to theaters Sept. 3–7 ahead of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, with a sneak peek of the new film; the lineup includes Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part 1, Mockingjay Part 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Sunrise on the Reaping follows a young Haymitch 24 years before the original trilogy.
Elizabeth Banks and Josh Hutcherson reunite for Variety's Actors on Actors, reflecting on their Hunger Games fame, their long friendship, and their current projects (I Love LA, The Miniature Wife) while discussing directing, motherhood, and how the industry is changing.
Elizabeth Banks says she cannot understand why 53% of white women voted for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in 2024, and she urges more people to become revolutionaries like Effie Trinket to fight fascism.
Elizabeth Banks told Bustle’s One Nightstand that she doesn’t understand why 53% of white women voted for Trump in 2024 and urged more people to be like Effie Trinket, calling for revolution against fascism. She tied Effie’s arc to resisting a fascist regime, and noted Elle Fanning will play Effie in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping prequel, while promoting her Peacock series The Miniature Wife and discussing her interest in producing Hunger Games rights.
Deadline debuts the first official trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by Francis Lawrence, which takes place 24 years before the events of the main films on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games reaping (the Second Quarter Quell). The ensemble cast includes Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Elle Fanning, Whitney Peak and more, with a November 20 release date.
Lionsgate has released a trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel set 24 years before the original films, following Haymitch Abernathy as Panem’s 50th Hunger Games Quarter Quell unfolds; Joseph Zada stars as Haymitch, with a star-studded cast, and the movie hits theaters on November 20.
Lionsgate released the first footage for The Hunger Games prequel The Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by Francis Lawrence with Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket and Ralph Fiennes as President Snow. The film adapts Suzanne Collins’s Sunrise on the Reaping, is set on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games, and features a cast including Kieran Culkin, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke and Lili Taylor, with Josh Hutcherson reprising his previous role. It opens in theaters on November 20, continuing the franchise after 2023’s Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Belal Muhammad criticized the UFC’s White House lineup as VIP-only and likened the crowd to The Hunger Games; he backs the two title fights on the card (Topuria vs Gaethje, Pereira vs Gane) but notes that several big-name matchups weren’t included, and references Colby Covington’s omission. He also mentions Trump’s inflated hype for the event and his own June 6 bout at UFC Vegas against Gabriel Bonfim.
Belal Muhammad criticized the UFC White House invite-only event as a Hunger Games-style sideshow and said it isn’t open to real fans, as he nears a June 6 UFC Vegas 118 bout with Gabriel Bonfim, about a week before the Freedom 250 card in Washington, D.C. The piece notes several fighters were snubbed for the event and highlights Muhammad’s frustration with the invite process and the perceived prioritization of big names.
Jennifer Lawrence revealed that during the filming of 'Hunger Games,' she accidentally took the wrong prescription medication, which caused her to hallucinate and panic, highlighting the challenges actors face with medication and sleep management on set.
The article highlights the top books of 2025, including Suzanne Collins' 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' Thomas Pynchon's 'Shadow Ticket,' and Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, among others, showcasing a diverse range of genres from dystopian fiction to memoirs and history.
During a Vanity Fair interview, Robert Pattinson was surprised to learn Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for 'Twilight' and she confidently stated she doesn't think 'Hunger Games' is cooler than 'Twilight,' despite her role in the former. The interview highlighted their playful banter and insights into their careers.
Alyson Stoner reveals in her memoir that she underwent intense weight loss training at a medical camp and endured a harsh audition process for 'The Hunger Games,' which ultimately did not land her the role, highlighting the pressures and unhealthy practices in Hollywood.
Mia Carragher has been cast as Katniss Everdeen in the stage adaptation of 'The Hunger Games' in London, set to premiere on October 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre. Carragher, a recent graduate with acting credits including 'One Night in Istanbul' and 'The Gathering,' was chosen for her charisma and combat skills, and she expressed excitement about playing the fearless and nurturing character. The play, adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, marks the first live stage version of the popular series.
Lionsgate has announced a new Hunger Games movie, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," based on Suzanne Collins' upcoming novel. Set 24 years before the original series, the film will explore the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct, with a release date set for November 20, 2026.