Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their roles in the latest Hunger Games movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

It has been confirmed that beloved actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear once again in the latest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film is currently in production.

A Significant Reunion for Fans

The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. Speculation suggests their roles will likely occur in a flash-forward sequence, given that the main film series concluded with their characters living in peace.

This represents the sixth cinematic outing in the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise.

Delving Into the Prequel

Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a 2025 novel by author 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 was behind most of the previous films in the series.

The Plot and New Cast

The film's events are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is featured as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.

The supporting roles feature several prominent actors in important characters:

• Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee.
• Ralph Fiennes will appear as a younger version of the calculating President Snow.

Current Projects and Release Timeline

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

Regarding the shoot:

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

Moviegoers can now eagerly await the return of these defining characters to the world of Panem.