🔗 Share this article Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to appear in the new Hunger Games series instalment, Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken that fan-favorite stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to their iconic characters in the latest 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 will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. It is believed their appearance will likely occur in a future-set scene, considering the main film series concluded with their characters married and with children. This signifies the sixth installment in the global Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a recent book by author Suzanne Collins. It acts as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed the majority of the previous films in the series. The Plot and New Cast The film's story are set roughly two decades prior to the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is featured as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several notable actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a younger version of the calculating President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson stars in the sequel to the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the production schedule: Principal photography began in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for November 2026 premiere. Fans of the franchise can now look forward to the reunion of these defining characters to the world of Panem.