The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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Prequel movie Sunrise on the Reaping may end up being one of the highest-grossing Hunger Games installments as early ticket sales track a $100 million plus opening
The upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, is projected to have a strong opening weekend, potentially exceeding $100 million based on early ticket sales. This performance is expected to be the franchise's best in over a decade, surpassing most previous installments except for Catching Fire. The film focuses on a young Haymitch Abernathy and features a star-studded cast, with early reactions being highly positive.
The Hunger Games director explains why Sunrise on the Reaping is a "return to form" for the franchise:…
Director Francis Lawrence describes "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" as a "return to form" for the franchise, emphasizing its focus on the actual games and a protagonist audiences can empathize with. He contrasts it with "Mockingjay" and "A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," noting that while it recaptures the familiar structure of earlier films, it does so in surprising new ways. The film is set to release on November 20, 2026.
