The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2026)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping) is a 2026 American adventure fantasy action thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Billy Ray and Suzanne Collins (author of the novels "„The Hunger Games„"). The film premieres in the United States on November 20, 2026.

Based on the novel "„Sunrise on the Reaping“" from 2025 by Suzanne Collins, the film functions simultaneously as a sequel to "„The Hunger Games: A Song of Ice and Fire“" (2023) and as a prequel to "„The Hunger Games“" (2012). This makes it the sixth installment in the "„The Hunger Games“.

The action takes place 24 years before the original trilogy.„The Hunger Games“", and specifically begins on the morning of the "selection ritual" (reaping) for the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second "Quarter Quell", which takes place every 25 years. Then, each district in Panem is required to send twice as many chosen ones to the Capitol - participants who must fight until the last survivor in the Hunger Games.

The main focus is on young Haymitch Abernathy, the future victor and mentor to Katniss, as well as other new characters chosen on "election day.".

The plot promises to explore political manipulation, the use of propaganda, and social control in Panem – themes that are at the core of the franchise.

„The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1“" has the potential to become a significant and resonant spin-off film in the Hunger Games universe. With the right direction and focus on key themes, it could live up to expectations and bring a new dimension to the story.

„The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1“" looks like a promising prequel — not just an action flick, but a deep analysis of power and youth in the dystopian world of Panem. If Lionsgate and Frances Lorraine give it their all, this could be one of the franchise's most exciting new sequels.