Early Reactions Praise The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Viewers highlighted Joseph Zada's performance as Haymitch Abernathy ahead of the film's November 20 theatrical release.
Early social media reactions to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping praised the film and its lead Joseph Zada ahead of its November 20 theatrical release, according to gamesradar.com.
Critic Griffin Schiller compared the film to Rogue One and Andor and called it a powerful story of loss and rebellion. Collider's Perri Nemiroff described the narrative as exhilarating and singled out Zada's performance, while Next Best Picture's Lauren LaMagna praised Francis Lawrence's direction and the production design.
Journalist Nina Starner said the film bridges the gap between the original stories and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. DawsOnScreen praised Jesse Plemons as Plutarch and said the nearly three-hour film moves quickly, and The Nerds of Color's Nikita Francois called it the best film in the Hunger Games franchise.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is a prequel to the original trilogy, following Haymitch Abernathy during the Second Quarter Quell, the 50th Hunger Games. It hits theaters on November 20.
Quick answers
When does The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping come out?
The film hits theaters on November 20.
Who plays Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?
Joseph Zada plays Haymitch Abernathy, and early reactions highlighted his performance.
Who directed The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping?
Francis Lawrence directed the film, and Next Best Picture's Lauren LaMagna praised his direction.