The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer reminds me even more of the most deranged horror movie of the 20th century

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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:35:46 +0000

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The new trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is a masterclass in fan lip service but it's reminding me of something else entirely.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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Glenn Close May the odds be ever in our favor the official full trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is finally here (which you can catch up with in full below). Where we only got a quick glimpse at the Second Quarter Quell arena and the drama behind it when the first teaser released in November 2025, but that's now been fleshed out into a two and a half minute fan feast. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Trailer Joseph Zada - YouTube Watch On Set 24 years before the events of the original The Hunger Games trilogy, Sunrise on the Reaping sandwiches itself between
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and Katniss Everdeen's first games...
meaning there's a ton of lore and detail to pick up on. Article continues below You may like Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping movie everything we know so far New Supergirl trailer drops online as new cast and plot details revealed New Netflix horror show Something Very Bad is Going to Happen drops teaser

Joseph Zada, McKenna Grace, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, and
Glenn Close lead our cast, and frankly, are already remarkable in their
roles.

But excitement aside, I can't believe that nobody is talking about how much Sunrise on the Reaping is resembling the hit 2010s horror movie Midsommar ... and not just aesthetically. Opinion: Sunrise on the Reaping is the Midsommar of The Hunger Games, flowers aside MIDSOMMAR | Official Trailer HD | A24 - YouTube Watch On If you're a fan of the A24 horror movie Midsommar , you'll know that the meat of the story isn't just about colorful flowers in a brightly lit field.

Our premise outlines a couple traveling to Sweden to visit their friend's rural hometown for its fabled midsummer festival, but what begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The result? Deranged behavior, vulnerable and unrelenting grief, and zero explanation all things that any Hunger Games tournament has in abundance. If anything, the entire franchise is more aligned to the horror genre than we give it credit for.

As fans have picked up in the YouTube comments, the light, vibrant color grading is going to be a direct contrast to the narrative, potentially making Sunrise on the Reaping the darkest standalone story yet.

Come November, we can expect the new movie to essentially be a psychological experiment, both for its characters and its viewers. Combine this unique experience with the exceptional attention to detail, and we might be looking at one of the best movies of 2026. The best TVs for all budgets Our top
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