Gigi Perez Releases New Song for Hunger Games
The singer debuts her original track Favor, a contribution to the upcoming film soundtrack.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Pop
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Singer Gigi Perez has released her new song Favor for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack. The track was co-written and co-produced by Perez and Aidan Hobbs.
Why it matters
Perez, a long-time fan of the franchise, drew on personal experiences with grief and longing to create a song that aligns with the thematic tone of the series.
Gigi Perez previously achieved a top ten trending song on TikTok globally in 2025. Her new contribution follows an earlier release for the same soundtrack by The Smashing Pumpkins.
The players
Gigi Perez
The 26-year-old singer rose to prominence with viral hits on social media platforms.
Aidan Hobbs
The musician and producer co-wrote and co-produced the new track Favor with Gigi Perez.
The Smashing Pumpkins
The influential alternative rock band also contributed music to the film soundtrack.
The details
Gigi Perez and collaborator Aidan Hobbs developed the song as part of the official musical accompaniment for the latest installment in the film series. The full soundtrack is set to arrive in advance of the movie's theatrical release.
Timeline
Gigi Perez had a top ten trending TikTok song in 2025.
The song Favor was released on October 30, 2026.
The full soundtrack for the film arrives on November 13, 2026.
The movie debuts in theaters on November 20, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The release of this track follows an established industry tradition of utilizing trending musical artists to build anticipation for the film series soundtrack. This strategy continues to bridge the gap between social media virality and major motion picture franchise marketing.
Fans can stream the new track on major digital platforms ahead of the full soundtrack release in mid-November. The song serves as a bridge for listeners to experience the musical tone of the upcoming movie before its theatrical arrival.
The takeaway
Perez's involvement highlights how major film studios continue to integrate digital-native talent into high-budget franchise projects. Listeners looking to engage with the film's atmosphere can explore the existing catalog of music released for previous installments in the series.
What happens next
The full soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to release on November 13, 2026, followed by the movie's theatrical debut on November 20, 2026.
Further reading
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