🔗 Share this article Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to appear in the new Hunger Games series film, Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken that original stars 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 project is now in the works. A Major Comeback for the Franchise The duo will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. Industry whispers indicate their appearance will take the form of a flash-forward sequence, given that the original saga concluded with their characters married and with children. This signifies the sixth film in the global Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a recent book by author Suzanne Collins. It acts as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed nearly all the previous films in the series. A New Era in Panem The film's story are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several accomplished actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the menacing President Snow. What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the filming timeline: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming was completed in November of the same year. The much-discussed film is slated for November 2026 premiere. Fans of the franchise can now look forward to the return of these iconic characters to the cinema.