From the districts · this week
The 2026 reaping Sunrise on the Reaping
AU theatrical 19 Nov 2026
Days to the reaping 116
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Distribution AU Roadshow
Rerelease · AU
All five Hunger Games films return to cinemas in September One film a night from 3 September, with a Sunrise on the Reaping sneak peek attached in the US. We're confirming whether Australian sessions get the footage.
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All coverage 
First look
'Meet Haymitch': the first real look at Zada's Quarter Quell
Released on Haymitch's birthday, the featurette runs from the sunrise of Reaping Day to the arena — with Francis Lawrence and the cast on building the boy before the bottle.
Distribution · AU
Roadshow sets Sunrise on the Reaping for 19 November AU release
The prequel arrives a day ahead of its US bow, with Hoyts, Event and Palace already listing sessions.
Casting
Joseph Zada is Haymitch: the Australian at the centre of Sunrise
An Australian actor is carrying the biggest franchise film of 2026. What we know about the casting, and why it matters here.
Sponsor draw · closes 30 June
Win one of ten double passes to the Sydney preview
Roadshow has given THGAustralia ten in-season double passes for the 17 November preview session. Tell us which Reaping Day you'd rather survive. We'll pick the ten best answers. May the odds be ever in your favour.
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The AU calendar
Preview sessions 17 NOV
National release 19 NOV
US opening 20 NOV
Tickets on sale TBC · SEPT
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The vault
Everything else out of Panem
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