Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to appear in the upcoming Hunger Games series film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
It has been confirmed that fan-favorite actors 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 Reunion for Fans
The duo will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. Industry whispers indicate their roles will likely occur in a flash-forward sequence, considering the main film series concluded with their characters settled into family life.
This represents the sixth film in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise.
Exploring the New Story
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 directed the majority of the previous films in the series.
The Plot and New Cast
The film's narrative are set in the years leading up to 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 cast also includes several prominent actors in pivotal roles:
- Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee.
- Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the menacing President Snow.
Current Projects and Release Timeline
In other news, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the successful franchise 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 highly anticipated film is slated for November 2026 theatrical debut.
Audiences worldwide can now eagerly await the return of these iconic characters to the big screen.
