🔗 Share this article Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their roles in the upcoming Hunger Games film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. It has been confirmed that original 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 Significant Reunion for Fans The duo are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. It is believed their appearance will take the form of a flash-forward sequence, considering the original saga concluded with their characters settled into family life. This signifies the sixth cinematic outing in the global Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a 2025 novel 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 nearly all the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's narrative are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, who would later become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the notorious 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several prominent actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes will appear as a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline In other news, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the shoot: Principal photography began in the summer of 2025. Filming was completed in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is targeting a November 2026 premiere. Moviegoers can now eagerly await the return of these iconic characters to the big screen.