🔗 Share this article The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to return for the new Hunger Games series film, The Hunger Games: 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 project is now in the works. A Significant Comeback for the Franchise The duo are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively. It is believed their appearance will likely occur in a flash-forward sequence, considering the main film series concluded with their characters settled into family life. This marks the sixth cinematic outing in the highly successful Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a 2025 novel by author Suzanne Collins. It will be the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who directed the majority of the previous films in the series. A New Era in Panem The film's story are set roughly two decades prior to the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several notable actors in important characters: Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the calculating President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the shoot: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming concluded in November of the same year. The much-discussed film is scheduled for November 2026 release. Fans of the franchise can now anticipate the reunion of these central characters to the world of Panem.