The Hunger Games Heads Back to Theaters as ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Approaches Release

As Lionsgate gears up for the next chapter in The Hunger Games saga, fans are getting a rare chance to relive the franchise where it belongs, on the big screen. Ahead of the highly anticipated release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the studio is bringing all five original films back to theaters with a sneak peak of the upcoming movie. The president of Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Kevin Grayson, announced the news, saying (Via Variety):

’Sunrise on the Reaping’ is the most highly anticipated ‘Hunger Games’ film yet, and to get ready, we’re proud to partner with Fathom to give audiences the opportunity to experience all five original films together in theaters.

The re-release aims to reignite interest in Panem while introducing newer audiences to Katniss Everdeen’s journey. With the prequel film set to expand the universe further, this theatrical event serves as both a nostalgic return and a strategic buildup to the franchise’s next major installment.

Experience All The Hunger Games‘ Movies on the Big Screen This September

Joseph Zada as Haymitch in a still from The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping | Credits: Lionsgate

Lionsgate’s decision to re-release The Hunger Games films comes at a time when franchise revivals are thriving on theatrical nostalgia. The fans can witness the magic of Panem in theatres this September before they head to watch Sunrise on the Reaping in November. Here is the releaase information and dates of all the 5 films respective movies:

This limited run gives fans the opportunity to experience the scale, emotion, and spectacle of Panem in theaters once again. It also acts as a bridge to Sunrise on the Reaping, which dives deeper into the lore of the Hunger Games universe. Based on Suzanne Collins’ upcoming novel, the film is expected to explore an earlier era of the deadly games, keeping Haymitch in the spotlight, offering fresh perspectives while staying rooted in the franchise’s political and emotional core.

The move mirrors the success of past theatrical re-releases, where studios capitalize on fan loyalty while building momentum for new entries. With the Hunger Games series still holding strong cultural relevance,this rollout is likely to draw both longtime fans and first-time viewers.

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is currently scheduled for release on November 20, 2026