Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 24 Sep 2026 · T−57
Noah Kahan announced for the lead single, "Draw You Out"
After days of hints on his own social accounts, Kahan confirmed he had written the album's first single with Aaron Dessner. The 29-artist album, produced by Dave Cobb, comes out on MCA on 13 November.
Why it matters
The franchise has used a big-name original song for every film, from Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo. Kahan's teasing let his fans solve the reveal first.
AnalysisThe numbers
- 29Artists on the albumThe Hunger Games - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album) · as of 24 Sep 2026ReportedSource: Holler, Film Music Reporter
Details
- Date
- 24 Sep 2026 · T−57
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Music & soundtrack
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Noah Kahan, MCA Records
- Channels
- Instagram, TikTok, Press
Sources 3
- Noah Kahan's 'Hunger Games' Song 'Draw You Out' Releases Oct. 2Deadline · 24 Sep 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Kahan writes the lead single; 29-song tracklist; Kahan's statement
- Noah Kahan Joins 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' AlbumHoller · 24 Sep 2026 · holler.country · SecondaryVerifies: Kahan teased lyrics on social for days; album executive produced by Dave Cobb with 29 artists; single and presave 2 October
- 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Soundtrack Album AnnouncedFilm Music Reporter · filmmusicreporter.com · SecondaryVerifies: MCA Records album on 13 November, 29 artists, produced by Dave Cobb; song co-written with Aaron Dessner; score album in the works
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