Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their roles in the upcoming Hunger Games instalment, Sunrise on the Reaping.
It has been confirmed that fan-favorite stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the newest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The project is now in the works.
An Important Return to Panem
The duo are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Speculation suggests their appearance will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, as the main film series concluded with their characters living in peace.
This marks the sixth cinematic outing in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise.
The Source Material
Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It will be the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Returning to the director's chair is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed nearly all the previous films in the series.
The Plot and New Cast
The film's story are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.
The film welcomes several prominent actors in pivotal roles:
- Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee.
- Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the calculating President Snow.
Current Projects and Release Timeline
Separately, Jennifer Lawrence stars in 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 began in the summer of 2025.
- Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year.
- The highly anticipated film is targeting a November 2026 release.
Audiences worldwide can now anticipate the reunion of these iconic characters to the cinema.
