Banks calls The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping amazing
The original Effie Trinket actress has seen the film and praises Joseph Zada as a perfect Woody Harrelson in the Haymitch role.
Elizabeth Banks said she has seen The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and called the film amazing, according to screenrant.com. Banks, who played Effie Trinket in the original Hunger Games films, also praised Joseph Zada's performance as Haymitch Abernathy, describing him as a perfect Woody Harrelson.
Banks added that she cannot wait for people to see the film. The movie stars Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch, Joseph Zada as Haymitch and Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner.
Francis Lawrence, who directed earlier films in the franchise, directs The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, with a runtime of 150 minutes.
Return to Panem
The film is based on Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel of the same name. In October 2025, the project was already in production with the cast in place ahead of its 2026 date.
The story is set during the Second Quarter Quell, nearly a quarter-century before the events of the first Hunger Games movie. Zada took the role of Haymitch early in his career; according to the series' story, Haymitch becomes the second-ever Hunger Games winner from District 12.
Quick answers
When is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping released?
The film is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.
Who plays Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?
Joseph Zada plays Haymitch Abernathy, a performance Elizabeth Banks called a perfect Woody Harrelson.
Who directs The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?
Francis Lawrence directs the film, which runs 150 minutes.