🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their roles in the latest Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping. It has been confirmed that original actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear once again in the next chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film is currently in production. A Major Comeback for the Franchise The duo will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Industry whispers indicate their cameos will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, considering the main film series concluded with their characters settled into family life. This signifies the sixth cinematic outing in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise. Delving Into the Prequel Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a newly published work by author Suzanne Collins. It will be the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who was behind the majority of the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's narrative are set roughly two decades prior 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 notorious 50th Hunger Games. The film welcomes several prominent actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline In other news, 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 shoot: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming was completed in November of the same year. The highly anticipated film is targeting a November 2026 theatrical debut. Audiences worldwide can now anticipate the reunion of these iconic characters to the big screen.