The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to return for the latest Hunger Games instalment, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
News has broken that beloved stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to their iconic characters in the latest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The project is now in the works.
A Significant Return to Panem
The duo will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. It is believed their roles will take the form of a brief glimpse ahead, given that the main film series concluded with their characters married and with children.
This represents the sixth film in the global Hunger Games franchise.
Exploring the New Story
Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It serves as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Returning to the director's chair is Francis Lawrence, who directed nearly all the previous films in the series.
The Plot and New Cast
The film's events are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is featured as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.
The supporting roles feature several prominent actors in key parts:
- Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee.
- Ralph Fiennes will appear as a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow.
Current Projects and Release Timeline
Separately, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson stars in the sequel to the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Regarding the production schedule:
- Principal photography started in the summer of 2025.
- Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year.
- The much-discussed film is targeting a November 2026 premiere.
Fans of the franchise can now eagerly await the return of these iconic characters to the cinema.
