Set to film this summer, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will hit theaters November 20, 2026. The Better Sister premieres May 29 on Prime Video.

While speaking with PEOPLE, Elizabeth Banks, who originally played the character in The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and both parts of Mockingjay, said she is "super excited" to see Fanning's take ...

Elizabeth Banks tells PEOPLE she is "thrilled" to see Elle Fanning be cast as Effie Trinkett in Sunrise on the Reaping Banks brought the iconic character to life in four movies from the Hunger ...

Elle Fanning shares how Elizabeth Banks congratulated her on being the next Effie Trinket ahead of the actress joining Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Originally played by Woody Harrelson in the four Hunger Games films, the character baton will be passed on in the book-to-movie adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping.

ByAlexis L. LoinazMar 04, 2013 9:10 PM | Updated Mar 07, 2013 1:13 AM Tags Movies Elizabeth Banks The Hunger Games Catching Fire ...

Elizabeth Banks spills which major movie franchise made her the most money between Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games, Spider-Man, or The LEGO Movie. She reveals why the Pitch Perfect franchise tops ...

Watch a video Interview with Elizabeth Banks about 'The Better Sister,' her Emmy chances and more as part of Deadline's awards-season series 'The Actor's Side.' ...

While Sunrise on the Reaping is a story from Haymitch's POV, it also offered origins for a number of other beloved Hunger Games characters. That includes Effie, Beetee, Wiress, and Mags.

Elizabeth Banks tells PEOPLE she is "thrilled" to see Elle Fanning be cast as Effie Trinkett in Sunrise on the Reaping While attending the Wednesday, May 21 premiere of her new series The Better ...

Michael Nied, Julia Moore Wed, May 21, 2025, 1:07 PM PDT 3 min read Murray Close/Lionsgate/Courtesy Everett; Monica Schipper/Getty Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in the 'Hunger Games,' Elle Fanning ...