No Major Hunger Games News Breaks on September 1, 2025, as Franchise Continues Production on Upcoming Film

As of September 1, 2025, there were no significant new developments announced regarding The Hunger Games franchise, though production continues on several fronts as the dystopian series prepares for its next major releases.

Current Production Status

The most notable ongoing activity involves the highly anticipated film “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” which began principal photography in late July 2025 in Spain’s Somiedo Natural Park. The production was officially announced through Hunger Games social media accounts on August 6, 2025, confirming that filming was underway for the sixth installment in the film franchise.

The film, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Joseph Zada as young Haymitch Abernathy, is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026. The movie adapts Suzanne Collins’ novel of the same name, which was published on March 18, 2025, and focuses on the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell.

Cinema Screenings Update

According to Swiss cinema listings, there were no scheduled screenings of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” (2015) on Monday, September 1, 2025. This represents routine scheduling information rather than breaking news, as the 2015 film concluded the original Katniss Everdeen storyline.

Upcoming Franchise Milestones

While September 1 marked a quiet day for franchise announcements, several major developments are approaching. The London stage adaptation of The Hunger Games is set to premiere at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in October 2025. This theatrical version, adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, will offer a 360-degree, immersive experience for audiences.

Additionally, according to fan speculation and unofficial timelines, October 2025 is expected to bring the release of an illustrated edition of “Catching Fire” and a deluxe edition of “Sunrise on the Reaping”.

Franchise Momentum

The Hunger Games franchise continues to build momentum following the success of 2023’s “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” which grossed nearly $340 million worldwide. The upcoming “Sunrise on the Reaping” film represents the continuation of this renewed interest in the Panem universe, exploring the backstory of fan-favorite character Haymitch Abernathy.

As production on the new film continues in Spain, fans await the first official trailer, which is not expected until mid-2026 as the November 2026 release date approaches.