The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will return for the new Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping.
News has broken that beloved actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the latest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film is currently in production.
A Significant Return to Panem
The duo will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Industry whispers indicate their cameos will probably be featured in a future-set scene, given that the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace.
This marks the sixth cinematic outing in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise.
Exploring the New Story
Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a recent book by author Suzanne Collins. It acts as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Returning to the director's chair is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed most of the previous films in the series.
A New Era in Panem
The film's narrative are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, who would later become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.
The cast also includes several prominent actors in important characters:
- Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee.
- Ralph Fiennes will appear as a earlier incarnation of the calculating President Snow.
Current Projects and Release Timeline
Separately, Jennifer Lawrence stars in the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson stars in the sequel to the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Regarding the shoot:
- Principal photography started in the summer of 2025.
- Filming was completed in November of the same year.
- The eagerly awaited film is slated for November 2026 theatrical debut.
Moviegoers can now eagerly await the reunion of these central characters to the world of Panem.
