"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is the new prequel in the franchise, based on the book released this year and directed by Francis Lawrence. Set 24 years before the first film, it follows young Haymitch Abernathy (played by Joseph Zada). In the original saga, the role of Haymitch Abernathy was played by Woody Harrelson. The film features younger versions of familiar characters, new faces to the Panem universe, and a cast that includes Ralph Fiennes as the villain President Snow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, McKenna Grace, and Elle Fanning, who will play the young version of Effie Trinket. The premiere is scheduled for November 19, 2026 in Brazilian cinemas. #TheHungerGames #HayMitchAbernathy #ParisFilms #Trailer #Shorts #DawnAtTheHarvest #Movies #TheHungerGames #LionsGate #MckennaGrace #RalphFiennes #ElleFanning