{
  "id": 17002582,
  "title": "‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Is ‘Easily the Best’ in the Franchise, First Reactions Say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/the-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-is-easily-the-best-in-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T03:20:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/the-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-first-reactions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Initial reactions to the new \"Hunger Games\" prequel, \"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,\" are overwhelmingly positive, with many praising it as \"easily the best film\" in the franchise. Actor Joseph Zada, who plays a younger version of Haymitch Abernathy, is receiving particular acclaim, with several reviewers hailing his performance as \"electrifying\" and \"revelatory.\" Critics, including Griffin Schiller, have compared the film to \"Rogue One/Andor\" of the series, while others have called it a \"sobering yet powerful\" and \"depressing yet triumphant\" story. The film, which explores Panem 24 years before Katniss' saga, is set to release in theaters on November 20, 2026.",
  "summary": "“Filled with all-fire, it's a MUST-SEE in theaters,” one critic writes The post ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Is ‘Easily the Best’ in the Franchise, First Reactions Say appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/jennifer-lawrence-says-playing-katniss-again-after-11-years-in-hunger",
        "published": "2026-10-28T13:38:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Jennifer Lawrence On Reprising ‘Hunger Games’ Role For ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’: “It Was So Emotional”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/jennifer-lawrence-on-reprising-hunger-games-role-for-sunrise-on-the",
        "published": "2026-10-28T15:50:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}