🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to reprise their roles in the new Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken 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 Major Comeback for the Franchise The duo are returning as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. Speculation suggests their roles will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, as the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace. This signifies the sixth installment in the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise. Delving Into the Prequel Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a recent book by series creator Suzanne Collins. It serves as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who directed the majority of 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, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The film welcomes several notable actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a earlier incarnation of the calculating President Snow. What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule In other news, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the production schedule: Principal photography began in the summer of 2025. Filming concluded in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is targeting a November 2026 release. Moviegoers can now look forward to the reunion of these iconic characters to the world of Panem.