🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will appear in the latest Hunger Games series film, Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken that beloved actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the next chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The film is currently in production. A Major Return to Panem The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. It is believed their appearance will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, as the main film series concluded with their characters married and with children. This marks 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 serves as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who was behind most 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, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several accomplished actors in pivotal roles: 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 In other news, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the production schedule: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming concluded in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for November 2026 premiere. Fans of the franchise can now anticipate the return of these defining characters to the cinema.