Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to return for the upcoming Hunger Games series film, Sunrise on the Reaping.

It has been confirmed that original stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear once again 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.

A Major Return to Panem

The actors will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. Industry whispers indicate their appearance will probably be featured in a future-set scene, given that the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace.

This signifies the sixth film in the global Hunger Games franchise.

Exploring the New Story

Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a newly published work by series creator Suzanne Collins. It acts as the second film set before the original story after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who was behind most of the previous films in the series.

A New Era in Panem

The film's events are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, who would later become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.

The film welcomes several accomplished actors in key parts:

• Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee.
• Ralph Fiennes is cast as a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow.

What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2.

Regarding the shoot:

1. Principal photography started in the summer of 2025.
2. Filming was completed in November of the same year.
3. The highly anticipated film is targeting a November 2026 release.

Moviegoers can now anticipate the reunion of these defining characters to the big screen.