🔗 Share this article Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to return for the new Hunger Games series instalment, Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that fan-favorite stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to their iconic characters in the next chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Production is currently underway. A Significant Comeback for the Franchise Lawrence and Hutcherson will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. It is believed their roles will probably be featured in a future-set scene, given that the original saga concluded with their characters settled into family life. This represents the sixth film in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a newly published work by author Suzanne Collins. It serves as the second prequel film after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who directed most of the previous films in the series. The Plot and New Cast The film's story are set roughly two decades prior to the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several prominent actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons will portray Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the calculating President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline Separately, Jennifer Lawrence stars in 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 started in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The highly anticipated film is scheduled for November 2026 release. Audiences worldwide can now anticipate the reunion of these iconic characters to the world of Panem.