The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear in the upcoming Hunger Games movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
It has been confirmed that beloved actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the next chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Production is currently underway.
An Important Reunion for Fans
The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. It is believed their cameos will likely occur in a flash-forward sequence, as the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace.
This marks the sixth installment in the global Hunger Games franchise.
The Source Material
Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It serves as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who was behind most of the previous films in the series.
The Storyline and Fresh Faces
The film's story are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is featured as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.
The film welcomes several prominent actors in pivotal roles:
- 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 is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Regarding the production schedule:
- Principal photography began in the summer of 2025.
- Filming was completed in November of the same year.
- The much-discussed film is slated for November 2026 release.
Fans of the franchise can now anticipate the comeback of these defining characters to the world of Panem.
