The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits US theaters and IMAX on November 20, 2026 — the sixth film in Suzanne Collins' dystopian saga and a prequel set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's story. It follows a young Haymitch Abernathy as he is reaped into the 50th Hunger Games, the brutal Second Quarter Quell. With the franchise back in the spotlight, here's every movie in order, where to watch them, and exactly how the new one slots in.
When Does the New Hunger Games Movie Come Out?
Sunrise on the Reaping opens November 20, 2026. It's based on Suzanne Collins' 2025 bestselling novel of the same name, and Lionsgate has been bringing the earlier films back to theaters to build toward release. It will be the sixth Hunger Games movie overall.
The Hunger Games Movies in Order (Release Order)
This is the order the films came out — the way most fans watch them first:
| # | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hunger Games | 2012 |
| 2 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | 2013 |
| 3 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 | 2014 |
| 4 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 | 2015 |
| 5 | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 2023 |
| 6 | Sunrise on the Reaping | 2026 |
The Hunger Games in Chronological (Story) Order
If you'd rather follow Panem's history as it happens, watch them in this order instead:
- The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes — 64 years before the original, a young Coriolanus Snow.
- Sunrise on the Reaping — 24 years before, a young Haymitch in the 50th Games.
- The Hunger Games — Katniss volunteers for the 74th Games.
- Catching Fire — the 75th Games, the Third Quarter Quell.
- Mockingjay Part 1 & Part 2 — the rebellion against the Capitol.
Both orders work. Newcomers often prefer release order (it preserves the big reveals in the prequels); returning fans enjoy chronological order for the full sweep of Panem's story.
Where to Watch the Hunger Games Movies
As of 2026 in the US:
- Streaming: all five released films are on Hulu and Peacock.
- Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango at Home.
- Note: availability shifts over time and by region — the streaming homes can rotate, so check your app before a rewatch marathon.
What Is Sunrise on the Reaping About?
The story centers on Haymitch Abernathy — the drunken, sharp-tongued mentor from the original films — as a 16-year-old tribute from District 12. Set during the 50th Hunger Games (the Second Quarter Quell), twice as many tributes are reaped, and the film fills in how Haymitch won, what it cost him, and why he became the man Katniss later meets. It promises to reframe moments fans thought they understood from the original series.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the new Hunger Games movie come out?
Sunrise on the Reaping releases in theaters and IMAX on November 20, 2026 — the sixth film, a young-Haymitch prequel set in the 50th Hunger Games.
How many Hunger Games movies are there?
Five so far (2012–2023), with Sunrise on the Reaping making six in November 2026.
What is the order of the Hunger Games movies?
Release order: Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay 1, Mockingjay 2, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Sunrise on the Reaping. Story order starts with Songbirds & Snakes, then Sunrise, then the original four.
Where can I watch the Hunger Games movies?
All five released films stream on Hulu and Peacock in the US, and are available to rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV and Google Play.
