Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to appear in the new Hunger Games instalment, Sunrise on the Reaping.
News has broken that beloved 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. Production is currently underway.
A Major Comeback for the Franchise
Lawrence and Hutcherson will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Speculation suggests their appearance will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, considering the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace.
This signifies the sixth film in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise.
Delving Into the Prequel
Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It acts as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who was behind the majority of the previous films in the series.
The Plot and New Cast
The film's events are set roughly two decades prior to the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.
The film welcomes several prominent actors in key parts:
- Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee.
- Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow.
What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule
Separately, 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 production schedule:
- Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025.
- Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year.
- The much-discussed film is scheduled for November 2026 release.
Moviegoers can now eagerly await the comeback of these iconic characters to the cinema.
