🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will return for the new Hunger Games film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken that original stars 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 Reunion for Fans Lawrence and Hutcherson are returning as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. Speculation suggests their cameos will probably be featured in a future-set scene, as the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace. This signifies the sixth cinematic outing 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 will be the second film set before the original story after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who directed most of the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's narrative are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several prominent actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes will appear as a younger version of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline 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 filming timeline: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is targeting a November 2026 premiere. Fans of the franchise can now eagerly await the return of these iconic characters to the world of Panem.