Hailee Steinfeldsunk her teeth into the worldwide conversation thanks to her role inSinners, but well over 10 years ago, she lost out on the leading role in a dystopian sci-fi film that blossomed into a global franchise. Steinfeld was one of the many stars to audition for the role of Katniss Everdeen inThe Hunger Games. Other names includeShailene Woodley,Abigail Breslin,Saoirse Ronan,Emma Roberts, and more. Steinfeld ultimately lost out on the role toJennifer Lawrence. Now, 13 years after the firstHunger Gamesmovie hit theaters, the film hasreturned to streaming glory on HBO Max, sitting in the #3 spot on the streamer’s chart. All three of its sequels,Catching Fire, andMockingjay Parts 1and2, are also sitting comfortably in the Max top 10.
The firstHunger Gamesmovie earned a“certified fresh”84% from critics onRotten Tomatoes, as well as a solid 81% from general audiences on the Popcornmeter. The film also grossed $695 million at the box office against a $78 million budget, and it ended up as the first entry in what has gone on to become a $3.3 billion franchise. The highest-grossingHunger Gamesmovie isCatching Firewith $864 million at the global box office, and the lowest-grossing installment is theRachel Zegler-led 2023 film,The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Other notable names to star in theHunger Gamesmovies includeAlan Ritchson,Jack Quaid,Stanley Tucci,Liam Hemsworth, and more. The next entry,Sunrise on the Reaping, will hit theaters everywhere on July 26, 2025.
Who Will Star in the New ‘Hunger Games’ Movie?
The new Hunger Games movie,Sunrise on the Reaping, has recruited recent Oscar nomineeRalph Fiennesto play the villainous President Snow. Fiennes will also star alongsideElle Fanning, who will play Ellie Trinket, as well asMckenna GraceandJesse Plemonsas Maysilee Donner and Plutarch Heavensbee.Ben Wyatt,Lili Taylor,Kieran Culkin,Joseph Zada,Whitney Peak,Maya Hawke,Kelvin Harrison Jr.,Molly McCann, andIona Bellwill also star in the film.Francis Lawrencewill return to the franchise to direct withBilly Rayadapting the script from theSuzanne Collinsnovel.
TheHunger Gamesand its sequels are some of the most popular movies onHBO Maxright now. Stay tuned to Collider for more coverage of the franchise and updates on all of Steinfeld’s future projects.
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