Hunger Games franchise updates: Netflix departures and new film details

The Hunger Games film franchise is seeing significant movement regarding both streaming availability and upcoming theatrical releases. Five films in the series, including the original movies and the prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’, are scheduled to depart Netflix on October 14, 2026, following a short-term three-month licensing agreement.

Concurrently, details have emerged for the upcoming film ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’, based on the book by Suzanne Collins. Set during the 50th Hunger Games, the movie will feature a runtime of 158 minutes, making it the longest film in the franchise to date. The production stars Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, and Kieran Culkin, with Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson set to reprise their roles. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.