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Francis Lawrence

Francis Lawrence is the director of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel‑sequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," which was announced on 2026-11-01. The film follows the 50th Hunger Games and features Jennifer Lawrence reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen. Lawrence also has a new project in the works, a Paramount adaptation of "Red Rising," announced on 2026-10-16.

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What to know

  • Director Francis Lawrence returns for the new film, which follows the 2025 novel by Suzanne Collins. Nov 1
  • The story centers on the 50th Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell, and features returning star Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. Nov 1
  • Jennifer Lawrence reprises Katniss Everdeen in Sunrise on the Reaping. Oct 28
  • The film is a prequel set 24 years before the original Hunger Games. Oct 28
  • Tickets for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping go on sale November 18, 2026. Oct 28

Timeline

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