🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will appear in the upcoming Hunger Games film, Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that beloved actors 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. The film is currently in production. An Important Return to Panem The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Speculation suggests their roles will take the form of a future-set scene, as the original saga concluded with their characters settled into family life. This signifies the sixth film in the global Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a recent book by series creator Suzanne Collins. It acts 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 Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's story 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 notorious 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several notable actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow. What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule In other news, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the filming timeline: Principal photography started in the summer of 2025. Filming was completed in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for November 2026 theatrical debut. Fans of the franchise can now look forward to the reunion of these defining characters to the big screen.