The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingMovie · 2026
Get ready for a serious dose of arena intensity because we're going back to the Games, and this time it's the Second Quarter Quell. We are absolutely not okay watching Joseph Zada as young Haymitch fight for his life under those wild, double-the-tributes rules. If you're here for the raw survival vibes, the desperate alliances, and the origin story of a fan-favorite character's trauma, you need to mark your calendars. Prepare for all the feels and the ultimate test of human spirit against Panem's cruelest spectacle.
Set 24 years before the original 'Hunger Games' trilogy, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' dives into the brutal 50th Hunger Games, famously known as the Second Quarter Quell. This prequel film explores the unique and deadly rules of this particular game, which dramatically increased the number of tributes. Audiences will witness a young Haymitch Abernathy, portrayed by Joseph Zada, as he navigates the arena, providing insight into the events that shaped his character. The story also promises a deeper look into the early political maneuvering and cruel history of Panem under President Coriolanus Snow.
