New Hunger Games Film Sets Franchise Runtime Record at 158 Minutes

WHO:

Reddit Movies - The film is titled "THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING."

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The film "THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING" returns to Panem 24 years before the original story, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games.

Reddit Movies - The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Screen Rant - The film sets a franchise record for runtime, surpassing "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" by one minute.

WHEN:

Screen Rant - The film is set to be released on November 17, 2023.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 22:01 UTC)

The highly anticipated film "THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING" is set to return to the world of Panem, taking audiences back 24 years before the original story. This new installment will focus on a young Haymitch Abernathy during the pivotal 50th Hunger Games. Fans can look forward to this exciting addition to the franchise, which promises to delve deeper into the lore of the Hunger Games.

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(UPDATED October 9, 2026 19:07 UTC)

A new film titled "THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING" has been announced, boasting a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes, which is a franchise record, surpassing "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" by one minute. This highly anticipated installment is set to be released on November 17, 2023. Fans of the series can look forward to an exciting addition to the Hunger Games universe.