The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cast Surprises Fans at NYCC

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Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Ben Wang, and Iris Apatow Surprise Fans with New York Comic Con Appearances

Joseph Zada, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Ben Wang and Iris Apatow surprised New York Comic Con fans across two special appearances on Friday, first visiting THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Experience before joining Scholastic’s NYCC’s booth for an exclusive costume reveal and commemorative poster signing.

Located across from the Javits Center, the activation welcomed fans for a sensory journey through the world of the 50th Hunger Games. The experience brought guests from District 12 into the beauty—and underlying danger—of the Games before immersing them in the spectacle of Panem’s broadcasts. Guests also became part of the world of Panem, receiving personalized digital photos incorporated into Sunrise on the Reaping-inspired artwork. The first 100 fans in line each day received an exclusive commemorative NYCC 2026 poster.

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Rating: PG-13 for strong violence, bloody images, disturbing material, some smoking and teen drinking.

U.S. Release Date: November 20, 2026

Directed by: Francis Lawrence

Screenplay by: Billy Ray and Michael Lesslie

Adaptation by: Suzanne Collins

Based on the Novel by: Suzanne Collins

Produced by: Nina Jacobson p.g.a., Brad Simpson p.g.a., Francis Lawrence p.g.a.

Cast: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben Wang

Synopsis: From acclaimed director Francis Lawrence, THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING follows sixteen-year-old Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) from District 12, beginning on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Annual Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, the biggest Games yet with twice as many tributes.

Set in the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, the story follows Haymitch into the arena, where he forms an unlikely alliance with fellow tribute Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace) and joins a coalition determined to challenge the Capitol’s control under President Snow (Ralph Fiennes). As the competition unfolds, Haymitch risks everything to take down the Games from within the arena — setting in motion the rebellion that will change Panem forever.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING also stars Jesse Plemons, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Produced by Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and Francis Lawrence. Screenplay by Billy Ray and Michael Lesslie.

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