Meet The Hunger Games’ New Girls on Fire

Richard KernWhen The Hunger Games was first published nearly 20 years ago, it would’ve been impossible to predict just how big the franchise would become: more than 100 million books sold, 6 movies, $3.3 billion in box office sales, theme park rides, merch upon merch, and more. Today, the series is both an indelible part of our cultural lexicon—mockingjay pins, Jennifer Lawrence as a millennial icon, “may the odds be ever in your favor”—and a gift that keeps on giving. The latest film, Sunrise on the Reaping (in theaters November 20), feels eerily relevant in 2026, thanks to its themes of misuse of power and suffering as spectacle. It’s also ushering in a new class of stars, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, and Maya Hawke, who are ready to make Panem their own.Richard KernOn Maya, Whitney, and Mckenna: Bodysuits Lucila Safdie, socks Comme Si. Read All of The Hunger Games Cover Stories(Covers) On Whitney: Pants and belt Chanel, ring Chanel Fine Jewelry, pin stylist’s own. On Maya: Dress Prada, bra stylist’s own. On Mckenna: All clothing Miu Miu, earrings Cartier. Styled by Chloe Grace Press. Whitney’s hair by Lacy Redway for TRESemmé. Whitney’s makeup by Raisa Flowers. Maya’s hair by Peter Butler for Oribe. Maya’s makeup by Benjamin Puckey at The Wall Group. Mckenna’s hair by Evanie Frausto for Redken. Mckenna’s makeup by Matin for Danessa Myricks Beauty. Manicures by Honey for Manucurist Paris. Set design by Elaine Winter. Produced by No Inc.