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

It has been confirmed that beloved 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. Production is currently underway.

An Important Comeback for the Franchise

Lawrence and Hutcherson will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. It is believed their roles will likely occur in a future-set scene, given that the original saga concluded with their characters settled into family life.

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

Exploring the New Story

Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a recent book by series creator Suzanne Collins. It will be 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 Storyline and Fresh Faces

The film's events are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games.

The film welcomes several accomplished actors in important characters:

• Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee.
• Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a younger version of the calculating President Snow.

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

Separately, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe 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 began in the summer of 2025.
2. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year.
3. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for November 2026 theatrical debut.

Moviegoers can now anticipate the return of these central characters to the big screen.