‘Hunger Games’ films return to theaters ahead of new movie

The odds are in your favor, “Hunger Games” fans.

All five of the “Hunger Games” films will be returning to theaters Sept. 3-7 ahead of the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Each of the movies will feature an exclusive sneak peak of the newest addition to the franchise, which will premiere on Nov. 20.

“’Sunrise on the Reaping’ is the most highly anticipated ‘Hunger Games’ film yet, and to get ready, we’re proud to partner with Fathom to give audiences the opportunity to experience all five original films together in theaters,” said Kevin Grayson, the president of Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

“The Hunger Games” will play in theaters on Sept. 3, followed by “Catching Fire” on Sept. 4, “Mockingjay — Part 1” on Sept. 5, “Mockingjay — Part 2” on Sept. 6 and “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” on Sept. 7. The films are returning to theaters from Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment, and tickets are on sale now.

The upcoming film, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” takes place 24 years before the events of “The Hunger Games” and follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) during the Second Quarter Quell. Also starring are Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Francis Lawrence directs and produces the film, with a screenplay by Billy Ray and Michael Lesslie. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson also serve as producers.

Based on the book series by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games” was first adapted to film in 2012 with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks and Donald Sutherland. “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” the prequel following future president Coriolanus Snow, released in 2023 and starred Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler.

-Variety