Lizzy McAlpine Drops New Single For ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Soundtrack – Listen
The indie folk and pop artist joins The Smashing Pumpkins, Gigi Perez, and Noah Kahan for the official soundtrack of the highly-awaited prequel film.
Photographed by Keith Oshiro.
Photographed by Keith Oshiro.
American singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary Lizzy McAlpine is the latest addition to the star-studded official soundtrack of the highly-anticipated film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Officially unveiled on November 6, 2026, the fourth offering, titled “The Wheel,” joins three previously revealed tracks: “Draw You Out” by Noah Kahan, “Black Stars” by The Smashing Pumpkins, and “Favor” by Gigi Perez, all of which were released consecutively throughout October 2026.
Written by McAlpine alongside Omar Akrouche and Mason Stoops, the original song is told from the perspective of Haymitch Abernathy, one of the central characters in Sunrise on the Reaping.
Its politically charged lyrics touch on the struggle to break free from an oppressive cycle, as heard in the lines: “Somebody has to bend to break the wheel / It doesn’t come from nothing, and it never will.”
“The Wheel” follows the indie pop and folk singer’s fourth studio album, Angel, released on September 18, 2026. She also previously entered the Billboard Philippines charts with her track “Staying,” dated December 6, 2025.
The official soundtrack album is set to arrive on November 13, 2026, featuring a total of 29 tracks and contributions from Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, The Cure, and more. It is now available for pre-save on major digital streamingDigital StreamingThe delivery of music over the internet for immediate listening, without downloading a permanent copy, through services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Streaming has become the main way peopleGo to Digital Streaming Glossary platforms ahead of its release.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set to open in Philippine cinemas on November 18, 2026. The upcoming film serves as a prequel and the sixth installment in the popular Hunger Games franchise, based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling book series of the same name.
Listen to Lizzy McAlpine’s original song, “The Wheel,” for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping official soundtrack below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Lizzy McAlpine unveiled “The Wheel” on November 6, 2026, the fourth song revealed from the Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack.
Lizzy McAlpine wrote it with Omar Akrouche and Mason Stoops, from the perspective of Haymitch Abernathy, a central film character.
The official soundtrack arrives November 13, 2026, with 29 tracks, including contributions from Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, and The Cure.
Noah Kahan’s “Draw You Out,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Black Stars,” and Gigi Perez’s “Favor” were released earlier, throughout October 2026.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in Philippine cinemas on November 18, 2026.
