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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

2026Movie2 h 38 minPG-13

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Not rated yetGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, moving sci-fi movie about politics and society, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Welcome to the Second Quarter Quell.

Return to 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.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Prequel
  • Political Thriller
  • Class Warfare
  • Media Satire
  • Tragic Origin Story
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Emotional Weight
  • Systemic Critique

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Written by
Billy Ray, Suzanne Collins, Michael Lesslie
Produced by
Francis Lawrence, Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 18, 2026 · 2 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
November 18, 2026
Runtime
2 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$200 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping worth watching?"

Questions about The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping worth watching?

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Not rated yetGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 0.

Is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.