🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will appear in the new Hunger Games film, 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. A Major Reunion for Fans The duo are returning as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Industry whispers indicate their appearance will probably be featured in a flash-forward sequence, given that the main film series concluded with their characters settled into family life. This represents the sixth cinematic outing in the global Hunger Games franchise. Delving Into the Prequel Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a newly published work by series creator Suzanne Collins. It will be the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Returning to the director's chair is Francis Lawrence, who directed nearly all the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's events are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, who would later become Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several accomplished actors in important characters: Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a younger version of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline In other news, Jennifer Lawrence stars in the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson stars in the sequel to the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the filming timeline: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming concluded in November of the same year. The much-discussed film is targeting a November 2026 premiere. Moviegoers can now anticipate the return of these defining characters to the big screen.