Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 09 Jul 2026 · T−134
All five films back in cinemas, each with an exclusive look at the new one
Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment put all five earlier films back in US theaters from 3 to 7 September, one a day, each with a theatrical-only look at Sunrise on the Reaping. Lionsgate UK ran the same idea in UK cinemas.
Why it matters
Lionsgate's distribution chief called it the start of "the countdown to the 50th Hunger Games". The library became paid previews for the new film.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 09 Jul 2026 · T−134
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Cinema & exhibition
- Markets
- United States, United Kingdom
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Fathom Entertainment
- Channels
- Cinemas, YouTube
Sources 3
- Tickets Now on Sale As "The Hunger Games: All Five Films" Returns to Theatres From Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment September 3–7Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment (press release via Celluloid Junkie) · 09 Jul 2026 · celluloidjunkie.com · SecondaryVerifies: Five-film re-release 3–7 September with theatrical-exclusive looks; quotes from Kevin Grayson and Jason Brenek
- The Hunger Games Franchise 'Fathom Screening Event' - Official TrailerThe Hunger Games (YouTube) · 09 Jul 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: "Before the sunrise, reignite the spark"; all five films back in theaters 3–7 September, tickets via Fathom
- The Hunger Games Franchise 'Back In Cinemas' - Official TrailerLionsgateFilmsUK (YouTube) · 10 Jul 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: All five films back in UK cinemas in September
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