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We have our first look at the Hunger Games prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping!

The film will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The movie follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada), in a role made famous by Woody Harrelson. Gossip Girl‘s Whitney Peak plays his love interest, Lenore Dove Baird. If you don’t know, Haymitch ends up winning the games.

Elle Fanning portrays young Effie Trinket, Ralph Fiennes plays younger President Coriolanus Snow, Kieran Culkin plays young Caesar Flickerman, Jesse Plemons plays young Plutarch Heavensbee, and more. The film also stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Glenn Close, Maya Hawke, Mckenna Grace, and Billy Porter.

The film hits theaters one year from today on November 20, 2026.

Watch the trailer above!

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is on the way, and cast list only keeps growing.

The fifth book in the Hunger Games series, which was released back in March, is currently being made into a movie that is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.

Suzanne Collins‘ newest book follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

Billy Ray, who penned the original 2012 film’s screenplay, returns to write the screenplay for the next installment, and a bunch of big names have already been confirmed on the cast.

Click through to see who will be in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping…

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the most anticipated new movies, and cast list only keeps on getting bigger and better by the day.

The fifth book in the Hunger Games series, released in March, is now being made into a movie, which will be released on November 20, 2026 with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.

Suzanne Collins‘ newest novel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

Billy Ray, who wrote the original 2012 film’s screenplay, is returning to write the screenplay for the next installment, and a bunch of big names have already been confirmed on the cast.

Click through to find out who will be in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping…

Chanel is hosting another big event during the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival!

The fashion brand hosted the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner on Monday night (June 9) held at The Odeon in New York City.

Stars in attendance included Lily James, Joe Jonas, Lucy Liu, and Jon Hamm.

The event was held to honor a curation of vibrant visual artists who have contributed original artwork to the award-winning filmmakers of the 2025 Tribeca Festival filmmaker winners. The Artist Awards Program recognizes the intersection between creative fields and celebrates New York City’s enduring spirit of cultural innovation.

Following the event, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so that you can see who was there!

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The stars are stepping out for the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival!

Miley Cyrus, and her mom Tish Cyrus, joined Mariska Hargitay, Riley Keough, and more stars at THROUGH HER LENS: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program luncheon on Friday afternoon (June 6) held at The Greenwich Hotel Courtyard in New York City.

Founded by Tribeca and Chanel in 2015, the mentorship program provides industry support, artistic development, and funding to emerging U.S.-based self-identifying women and non-binary filmmakers.

“Storytelling is a profound responsibility … and I’ve realized, actually, the most powerful thing that I can do is what I’ve been trained to do my life, which is to tell a story,” Through Her Lens Advisory Committee member Patty Jenkins said during the luncheon.

Following the event, we compiled photos of the stars so you can see who was there!

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the most anticipated new movies, and the growing cast list of superstar names is only adding to the excitement.

The fifth book in the Hunger Games series, released in March, is also being made into a movie, set to be released on November 20, 2026 with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.

Suzanne Collins‘ newest novel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

Billy Ray, who wrote the original 2012 film’s screenplay, is back to write the screenplay for the next installment, and a bunch of big names have already been confirmed on the cast.

Click through to see who will be in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping…

Lionsgate has announced casting for the two lead roles in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping!

Newcomer Joseph Zada has been cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy while Gossip Girl‘s Whitney Peak will take on the role of his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird.

The film, based on the recently released book, follows a young Haymitch Abernathy and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games. Woody Harrelson portrayed the character in the first four Hunger Games movies.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-President Erin Westerman told Deadline, “The Hunger Games franchise has long been a launching pad for remarkable young actors, and Jo and Whitney carry that legacy forward with incredible heart, depth, and fire. After auditioning hundreds of gifted performers from around the world, these two stood out—not just for their talent, but for the emotional truth they brought to these iconic roles. Haymitch has always been a fan favorite, and his origin story is one of the most anticipated in the franchise. His relationship with Lenore Dove is deeply woven into the emotional history of Panem. We can’t wait for fans to experience the story that shaped one of the most compelling characters in the series.”

Joseph will soon be seen in the new Prime Video series We Were Liars premiering in June. The photo here is a still from that show!

There are casting rumors for four other roles, though nothing is yet confirmed.

Browse through the slideshow to see who else is rumored to star in the movie…