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Sunrise on the Reaping
Joseph Zada stars as the young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Follow the casting, official footage, interviews and credited press archive.
Spoiler free plotTwenty four years before Katniss Everdeen enters the arena, a young Haymitch Abernathy is selected for the fiftieth Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell, where twice the usual number of tributes must compete.
RoleHaymitch Abernathy
FormatFeature film
Release date20 November 2026
ArchiveNews, press & footage
Project archive
Official videos
& project coverage
22 October 2026Joseph Zada and the ’The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Cast share what songs they’ve had on repeat, go-to karaoke songs, favorite ‘Hunger Games’ songs, and more!YouTube21 October 2026Joseph Zada and the Sunrise on the Reaping Cast To the Test | What Would X Do?YouTube — full videoOctober 2026Joseph attempting to defend his VERY unfiltered GQ award speechYouTubeOctober 2026Joseph Zada | The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Video InterviewYouTubeOctober 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cast Interviews | ScreenRant Cover StoryScreenRantOctober 2026The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — The Choice to Keep Fighting | ExclusiveEmpire19 October 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | 'Origins' FeaturetteYouTubeOctober 2026Joseph Zada | The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping InterviewYouTubeOctober 2026The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Exclusive character previewUSA TODAYOctober 2026Joseph Zada & Mckenna Grace Kick Off Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Press Tour in SydneyJust JaredOctober 2026Aussie actor Joseph Zada shows co-star McKenna Grace around Sydney ahead of premiereJoseph Zada opened up about the growing attention surrounding The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, describing the promotional tour as an exciting experience he feels ready to embrace, supported by people close to him.
Returning to Sydney was particularly meaningful. Joseph told The Daily Telegraph that he had fought for the tour to begin in his hometown, giving him the opportunity to reconnect with family and spend time with loved ones. Bringing the film home also mattered personally: he wanted Australian audiences to see the work he has been doing and feel included in this chapter of his career.
Jonathan Moran’s report also lists further promotional events in London, Madrid, Berlin, Mexico, Los Angeles and New York, without specifying dates or venues.
Paraphrased from The Daily Telegraph, “Fun & Games for hometown star”, by Jonathan Moran. Original article: subscription required.The Daily Telegraph (subscription required)October 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | Official Fan TrailerYouTubeOctober 2026Mckenna Grace praises Joseph Zada’s talentnews.com.auOctober 2026Hunger Games’ McKenna Grace and Joseph Zada Give Exclusive Look at Sunrise on the ReapingDen of GeekOctober 2026Mckenna Grace Shares Surprising Way Stevie Nicks Inspired Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingE! NewsOctober 2026McKenna Grace and Joseph Zada at the Paris Hunger Games exhibitionWWD (subscription may be required)September 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | TV SpotsLionsgateSeptember 2026Joseph Zada tells Elle Fanning how the odds became ever in his favorInterview MagazineSeptember 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | Official Final TrailerLionsgateAugust 2026Joseph Zada was struck by how open hearted Woody Harrelson isEntertainment WeeklyAugust 2026Hunger Games stars Joseph Zada and Elle Fanning on Haymitch and Effie’s relationshipEntertainment WeeklyAugust 2026Joseph Zada’s Haymitch takes the lead in The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the ReapingEntertainment WeeklyAugust 2026Joseph Zada introducing The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’s Reader’s GuideLionsgate MoviesAugust 2026Joseph Zada speaking about The Reaping and Haymitch Abernathy | Sunrise on the Reaping’s Reader’s GuideLionsgate MoviesAugust 2026Joseph Zada speaking about Implicit Submission | Sunrise on the Reaping’s Reader’s GuideLionsgate MoviesAugust 2026Joseph Zada speaking about A Different Future | Sunrise on the Reaping’s Reader’s GuideLionsgate MoviesJuly 2026Joseph Zada for People magazinePeopleJuly 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | Meet Haymitch FeaturetteLionsgateApril 2026Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | Official TrailerLionsgateNovember 2025Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) | Official TeaserLionsgateApril 2025Joseph Zada cast as young Haymitch AbernathyVariety Australia