Lionsgate has confirmed that all five Hunger Games films will be re-released in theaters throughout September 2026. The films returning to the big screen are
The Hunger Games (2012),
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013),
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014),
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015),
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023).
The announcement was made through the official Hunger Games social channels, which stated that the five films will return to theaters this September. Official Hunger Games announcement The re-release is positioned as a lead-in to the upcoming prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.
Background on the Franchise
The Hunger Games film series is based on Suzanne Collins’ novels and has grossed more than $3.3 billion worldwide. Hunger Games franchise Wikipedia The original four films, released between 2012 and 2015, starred Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. In 2023, the series released its fifth film — The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes — a prequel that unfolds many years before the original story begins.
The franchise has maintained strong cultural relevance, with the films available on streaming platforms and through home entertainment. The September theatrical return marks the first time all five films will be screened widely in cinemas simultaneously since their original releases.
Details of the September Re-Release
The films will be shown on a staggered schedule across September rather than on a single date. Participating theater chains, including Cinemark, are expected to offer both individual screenings and full-series marathons. Cinemark re-release details Some locations plan to include special events and enhanced presentation options.
The campaign is designed to give audiences the opportunity to experience the complete saga on the big screen ahead of the new film. Select screenings are expected to include promotional material for Sunrise on the Reaping.
Connection to the Upcoming Prequel
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set during the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. It follows a young Haymitch Abernathy and is directed by Francis Lawrence, who previously directed Catching Fire and the Mockingjay films. Upcoming prequel information The September re-releases are intended to refresh audience familiarity with the existing story before the new installment arrives in November.
Fan and Industry Response
The announcement has been widely shared across entertainment news outlets and social media. Additional coverage of the announcement Fans have expressed interest in seeing the films in theaters again, particularly the large-scale action sequences. The re-release is viewed as a standard promotional strategy used by studios to build anticipation for new entries in established franchises.
The Hunger Games series has always carried themes of inequality, resistance, and media influence. The September screenings are expected to allow both longtime fans and new audiences to experience these elements on the big screen.
Outlook
The September theatrical run of all five Hunger Games films will continue through the end of the month. Exact screening dates and participating theaters will vary by location. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to open in theaters and IMAX on November 20, 2026. Re-release announcement coverage
Further details on specific showtimes are expected to be released by theater chains in the coming weeks. The campaign aims to reconnect audiences with the existing story while generating interest in the upcoming prequel. Latest updates on the new film
