The best and worst looks the cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' wore to a UK fan screening

Elle Fanning attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" UK fan screening in October 2026. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Lionsgate UK The countdown to the premiere of "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" is on.The hotly anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins' fifth "Hunger Games" novel, which follows Haymitch Abernathy's experience in the 50th Hunger Games, officially hits movie theaters on November 20, 2026. However, on Wednesday, much of the cast gathered for an advanced fan screening of the film in London.Everyone was dressed to the nines for the premiere, and some cast members wore outfits that celebrated the characters they played in the movie or aspects of the larger "Hunger Games" universe. Some outfits were more successful than others, though.Take a look at the best and worst looks the "Sunrise on the Reaping" cast wore to the screening. Elle Fanning's pink gown was full of whimsy. Elle Fanning attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" UK fan screening in October 2026. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Fanning portrays a young Effie Trinket in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," a character known for her outlandish outfits and dramatic head accessories.Fanning perfectly paid tribute to Effie's style with her Robert Wun ensemble. Her ballerina-pink dress had a strapless neckline, with a second bodice floating around her torso and ending in a ruffled peplum for a high-fashion flair. A full tulle skirt flowed to her ankles, showing off her coordinating pumps.The showstopping element of Fanning's look, though, was her music-box-inspired headpiece, which featured a ballerina that spun as she walked the red carpet. Cartier jewelry completed the look. Kieran Culkin's jacket was fun, but the overall outfit would have been better with a few tweaks. Kieran Culkin attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" fan screening in October 2026. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Like Fanning, Culkin nodded to his "Sunrise on the Reaping" character with his red-carpet look, wearing a black jacket with sparkly embroidery that would be right up his character Caesar Flickerman's alley.However, he paired the look with simple black trousers and a blue button-down, which didn't suit the jacket's glamorous vibe. A more dramatic shirt and bold accessories would have elevated the outfit. Joseph Zada looked effortlessly cool in his oversize suit. Joseph Zada attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" UK fan screening in October 2026. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Zada stars as Haymitch Abernathy in the film, and though he didn't nod to his character with his red-carpet outfit, he did look every bit the leading man.Gucci designed Zada's suit, which included an oversize charcoal jacket and wide-legged pinstripe trousers. He wore a light-blue shirt under the jacket, a thin tie, and an off-center belt.Statement sunglasses added a chic touch to the look. Glenn Close's accessories took away from her dress. Glenn Close attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" fan screening in October 2026. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Lionsgate UK Simone Rocha designed the green gown that Close, who plays handler Drusilla Sickle in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," wore to the premiere.The moss-green dress had a high, boat-neck neckline and flowed into a sheath before cinching at the knee with bow-shaped ruching. The full skirt then flowed to the floor in a subtle pleated pattern.The dress was a statement in and of itself, but Close then added black leather gloves and a black cane to the look. Ditching the gloves or choosing a matching pair would have been better. Mckenna Grace brilliantly brought the arena to life with her glittering gown. Mckenna Grace attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" UK fan screening in October 2026. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Grace, who plays Maysilee Donner, has been having fun paying homage to "The Hunger Games" franchise with her red-carpet looks while promoting the film, and the fan screening was no exception.She arrived in an Almée Couture gown covered in colorful sparkles that seemed to depict the arena landscape where Haymitch, Maysilee, and the other tributes compete during the 50th Hunger Games.The sky was depicted on the top of the bodice, which had spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline, while a mountain range and a grassy field sat on her hips. Three-dimensional flowers sat at the bottom of the field, separating the bodice from the skirt, which flowed from her knee in sparkly, taupe fabric.The details on the dress took it to the next level. There's even a small structure in the center of the field that appears to be the cornucopia that tributes rely on during the Hunger Games. Serafin Mishiev's denim look didn't quite work. Serafin Mishiev attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" fan screening in October 2026. Samir Hussein/Getty Images Mishiev, who plays Woodbine Chance in the film, chose a denim look for the screening.He wore a white long-sleeved top with a chambray shirt over it, which was unbuttoned at the top and tucked into his pants. His pants were made of a darker denim, and he paired the look with a black belt and brown shoes.It wasn't immediately clear how Mishiev's look might relate to his "Hunger Games" character, though it does somewhat resemble the outfits miners wear at work in District 12. Either way, it wasn't the best choice for the red carpet. The outfit may have worked better if he had worn the same shade of denim in both pieces and hadn't mixed colors with his accessories. Whitney Peak's colorful dress offered a fun homage to the Covey family. Whitney Peak attends a "Sunrise on the Reaping" fan screening in October 2026. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Lionsgate UK Peak attended the screening in a Chanel gown. The high-neck dress was covered in a collage of differently colored and textured fabrics, with black, green, yellow, and pink blending together. The black faded toward the length of the bodice, while the tulle skirt was in pastel hues only.The high-fashion dress was pretty in its own right, but it also subtly nodded to Peak's "Sunrise on the Reaping" character, Lenore Dove Baird. In "The Hunger Games," Lenore is related to Lucy Gray Baird, the tribute from District 12 who wins the 10th Hunger Games, as depicted in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."When she is reaped for the Games, Lucy wears "a dress made of a rainbow of ruffles, now raggedy but once fancy." Peak's gown seems like a high-fashion take on Lucy Gray's dress, connecting her character to the larger "Hunger Games" universe. 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