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First Reactions To New Hunger Games Movie Are Saying the Same Thing

  • Following the London premiere on Wednesday, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping received glowing first reactions from critics, with particular praise for lead actor Joseph Zada.
  • Based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 novel, the prequel explores Panem 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's saga, following young Haymitch Abernathy as he competes in the 50th Hunger Games.
  • Critic Griffin Schiller hailed the movie as the "Rogue One/Andor of the franchise", calling Zada "a revelation" who "perfectly captures Haymitch's love of people, pain, and rebellious spirit".
  • The cast includes Mckenna Grace, Elle Fanning, and Glenn Close, while Jennifer Lawrence confirmed her return as Katniss, describing the experience as "so emotional" reuniting with familiar crew.
  • Lionsgate will release the film in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026, marking the franchise's second prequel following 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
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Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hailed as ‘best yet’ in rave first reactions

Prequel is scheduled to open in cinemas on 20 November

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