Sunrise on the Reaping’, the upcoming prequel centered on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, is set to hit theaters next year.

Sunrise on the Reaping continues to be revealed, more and more of the actors involved are expressing their excitement to be part of the franchise, including Joseph Zada and Ralph Fiennes. "I've been finding this stuff out through Instagram,

First announced on June 6, 2024, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is the second prequel in the series after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which was adapted for film in November 2023 and starred Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth.