# Hunger Games Prequel Targets $60M Opening

> The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits $60M+ U.S. opening with Lionsgate.
- Title: Hunger Games Prequel Targets $60M Opening · Deadline
- Summary: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits $60M+ U.S. opening with Lionsgate. Lionsgate's Hunger Games prequel is projected to open at $60M+ U.S. with…
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- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/boxoffice-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-projection-1237208258
- Author: Anthony D'Alessandro
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:32:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hunger games, sunrise on the reaping, lionsgate, box office, hunger games prequel, opening weekend, entertainment, culture
## Box Office Projection
Lionsgate's Hunger Games prequel targets $60M+ U.S. opening with potential $70M+ 3-day total.
## Prequel Release Strategy
The film follows Lionsgate's successful summer release of Michael with $97.2M U.S. and $218.8M worldwide.
## Box Office Expectations
Industry analysts expect the 3-day opening to surpass $70M U.S. based on current tracking.
## Key takeaway

Lionsgate's Hunger Games prequel is projected to open at $60M+ U.S. with potential $70M+ 3-day total.