The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping officially opens in Brazilian theaters on November 19, 2026, but advance screenings are scheduled to begin on November 18. Both dates are correct. One refers to preview showings; the other is the official theatrical opening announced by Brazilian distributor Paris Filmes.
The distributor also announced October 15 as the date for ticket presales. That is a third date, covering when advance purchases were scheduled to begin, not when the first screenings take place.
November 18 or 19: what happens on each date?
| Date | Stage | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | Announced ticket presale opening | Date set out by Paris Filmes for advance ticket sales to begin. |
| November 18, 2026 | Advance screenings | First announced day for previews at participating cinemas. Showings depend on each venue's schedule. |
| November 19, 2026 | Official Brazilian release | Nationwide theatrical release date announced by the distributor. |
In April 2026, Paris Filmes had already identified November 19 as the Brazilian release date. Its October 8 presale announcement then explicitly added advance screenings beginning November 18. The preview announcement therefore did not replace the official opening date.
Tickets: how to find a November 18 screening
To find out whether you can see the movie on Wednesday, November 18, check the schedule at your preferred cinema. The advance-screening announcement does not establish one nationwide showtime or guarantee screenings in every city.
- Search for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (listed in Brazil as Jogos Vorazes: Amanhecer na Colheita) on your local cinema's website or app.
- Compare November 18 and 19, checking the venue, time, auditorium, and dubbed or subtitled version.
- Verify ticket prices, remaining seats, and any timetable updates before completing your purchase.
The public listing for Circuito Cinemas' Jardim Iguatemi location, checked on October 18, 2026, already showed screenings on both dates. It is an example from one specific venue, not a schedule that applies to every theater chain.
Where does this film fit into The Hunger Games timeline?
Sunrise on the Reaping, released in Brazil under the title Jogos Vorazes: Amanhecer na Colheita, is directed by Francis Lawrence and adapts Suzanne Collins' novel of the same name. The story returns to Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, around the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. No story spoilers are needed to explain the release calendar.
So which release date should you use?
For the official Brazilian theatrical opening, the date is November 19, 2026. For the earliest announced chance to watch it, the answer is starting November 18, but only at cinemas scheduling preview screenings. Ticket presales were announced for October 15. Since individual cinema chains manage their showtimes and inventory, check local schedules and availability before traveling.
