November 10, 2026

Mckenna Grace Reimagines Katniss Everdeen’s Catching Fire Moment

The world of Panem came to life on Monday evening as the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping joined fans for a special screening event at AMC Century City 15 in Los Angeles.

Mckenna Grace poses in a black Elisabetta Franchi gown with feathered shoulders, intricate embellishments and a thigh-high slit against the floral Hunger Games screening backdrop.
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The centrepiece of the evening was a recreation of the iconic Cornucopia, complete with elaborate floral displays and photo opportunities, while Mckenna Grace continued her run of Hunger Games-inspired red carpet looks.

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This time, Mckenna took inspiration from Katniss Everdeen’s iconic Victory Ball dress from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, wearing a custom Elisabetta Franchi gown.

Mckenna Grace stands beside The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping sign and colourful floral display wearing a black embellished Elisabetta Franchi gown with burgundy feathered shoulders.
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While Katniss wore wings, Mckenna’s black embellished gown featured contrasting burgundy-red feathers at the shoulders, offering a different interpretation of the original design.

Close-up of Mckenna Grace wearing burgundy eye make-up, a sleek low ponytail and small hoop earrings, with red and black feathers framing her Elisabetta Franchi gown.
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I know some of you are tired of the references, but I love how this look reimagines one of the franchise’s most memorable fashion moments without being a direct recreation. For me, the intricate embellishments are the strongest connection between the two gowns, while the feather detailing and plunging neckline give Mckenna’s version its own identity.

Mckenna Grace poses alongside Jhaleil Swaby wearing her black feather-trimmed Elisabetta Franchi gown at The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Los Angeles screening.
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This is another successful chapter in Mckenna’s Hunger Games promotional wardrobe, but I’m already looking forward to the New York premiere next Monday. I think I’ll have to stay up for that one, because it’s bound to be epic.

Aldo’s Thalie platforms completed her look.

Styled by Molly Dickson.

Aerial view of Mckenna Grace posing for photographers at the AMC Century City Hunger Games fan screening, surrounded by the Cornucopia installation and floral arrangements.
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