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Mckenna Grace Honors Katniss With a Stunning Black Gown at the ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ LA Premiere

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Mckenna Grace has made the ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ press tour a showcase of red carpet style. As the film’s global rollout has moved from city to city, the 20-year-old actress has turned each appearance into a nod to the world of Panem.

Her role is a big one for the franchise. Grace plays Maysilee Donner, one of the 2 female tributes from District 12 and the original owner of the Mockingjay pin, and she also plays Maysilee’s twin sister, Merrilee. The film arrives in theaters on November 20, 2026, after premiering in London on October 28.

Grace’s latest look may be her most meaningful yet. At the Los Angeles premiere event for the film, she wore a black gown inspired by Katniss Everdeen’s dress from President Snow’s mansion party in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’. The film’s official Instagram page shared a clip of her posing on the red carpet.

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The details are striking. Close-up footage shows a black gown with layered, feather-like panels sweeping across the bodice, accented with beads and sequins that catch the light. The skirt transitions into textured, semi-sheer black lace with a high side slit.

She kept the rest of the look polished. Grace paired the gown with chunky black platform ankle-strap heels and wore her hair in a sleek, center-parted low updo with soft face-framing pieces.

The LA look continues a strong run on the tour. At the film’s first premiere, Grace wore a glamorous outfit that echoed the arena itself, choosing an Almee Couture design for the London screening covered in beads, sequins, and 3D flowers.

She has kept the momentum going across Europe. Grace wore a gown dripping in Swarovski crystals to the Madrid premiere and brought soft, vintage-inspired glamour to press events in Berlin.

Fans of Suzanne Collins’ books know why her character is important. The story takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, when each district must send double the usual number of tributes, and Maysilee becomes an unlikely ally to Haymitch in the arena.

When her casting was announced in April 2025, Lionsgate highlighted the role. The studio said Grace would bring depth to Maysilee and that, as Haymitch’s close ally in the arena, she plays a key part in his emotional and physical journey.

The film is shaping up to be one of the franchise’s biggest entries. Based on Collins’ 2025 novel, it serves as a sequel to ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ and a prequel to ‘The Hunger Games’, marking the sixth film in the series.

The cast is stacked. Joseph Zada leads as a young Haymitch Abernathy, alongside Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, and Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman. Whitney Peak, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Glenn Close also appear.

There’s even a connection to the original films. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are listed in the cast as Katniss and Peeta, which makes Grace’s tribute to Katniss feel especially fitting.

Francis Lawrence directs the film, which has a runtime of 158 minutes. With just over a week until release, Grace’s red carpet looks have helped build excitement for her turn as Maysilee.

Which of Mckenna Grace's ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ red carpet looks is your favorite so far?

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