Mckenna Grace Gets Feathered and Fiery for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Los Angeles Event

By helitra·November 12, 2026·3 min read

Mckenna Grace’s latest “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” look at a Los Angeles fan event on Monday night returned to the original film series with a custom Elisabetta Franchi gown that paid homage to another Jennifer Lawrence dress from “Catching Fire.”

Mckenna Grace wears Elisabetta Franchi attends "The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping" fan event on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles.

The 20-year-old actress’ dress was constructed in a scintillating black fabric with a form-fitting bodice and flowing skirt that included a thigh-high slit. The plunging neckline of the gown featured sharp edges, with the straps embellished using red and black feathers and tassels of beads.

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All over the black gown, beadwork was artfully organized along the dress’ frame to create another dimension to the shape of the gown and added a touch of sparkle to the dark look. Some lace trim was also added at the hem and the open seam for the thigh-high slit.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, from left: Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, 2013. ph: Murray Close/©Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Collection — (L-R) Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson in 2013’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”

The dress was a direct callback to a gown Jennifer Lawrence wore as Katniss Everdeen during a scene in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” the 2013 movie that was part of the original film adaptations of author Suzanne Collins’ young adult book series.

Costume designer Trish Summerville created the dress, among other garments for the film’s ensemble. Mckenna Grace’s “Sunrise on the Reaping” press tour has been a showcase of sartorial references to “The Hunger Games” original film series and prequels.

Prior to returning Stateside for the latter half of the film’s promotional tour, Grace and her costars hit Berlin for the film’s premiere on Nov. 2. The actress transformed into the girl on fire, wearing a flaming Cong Tri gown that paid homage to a dress Lawrence’s character wore during the chariot scene in “Catching Fire.”

Under the guidance of stylist Molly Dickson, Grace’s “Sunrise on the Reaping” press tour wardrobe — which included designs by Betsey Johnson, archival Gucci and Monique Lhuillier, among others — has been a showcase for symbolic set pieces and original star references to “The Hunger Games” film franchise.

“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” follows “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” as the latest prequel in the film series. Set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen enters the arena, the film follows a young Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, as he competes in the 50th Hunger Games. Grace plays fellow District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner. “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” hits theaters Nov. 20.